21 Aug 2024 | 10:17 AM UTC
Lebanon: Targeted Israeli strikes reported in Sidon Aug. 21
Targeted Israeli strikes reported in Sidon, Lebanon, Aug. 21. Further violence likely. Avoid the area.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly launched two airstrikes in Sidon Aug. 21, one targeting and killing an unnamed Hamas leader in the Miyeh w Miyeh area, and another targeting a vehicle in the city and killing Khalil Al-Maqdah, a Fatah leader. The exact locations of the strikes and amount of people injured remain unclear.
Heightened security, as well as transport and business disruptions, are likely in the affected areas over the coming hours. Further cross-border violence is likely in the short term.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized disruptions and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted locations. Heed all official directives. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach destinations if operating in the impacted areas.
The latest Israeli strike comes amid the ongoing cross-border violence between the IDF and Lebanese Hizballah (LH) and Hamas militants. The IDF's objective is to deter the militants from further attacks against Israel and to force them to withdraw from areas near the country's border with Lebanon.
