27 Sep 2024 | 03:52 PM UTC
Lebanon: Airstrike reported in Beirut evening of Sept. 27
Israeli strike reportedly targets a building in southern Beirut, Lebanon, evening of Sept. 27. No immediate reports of casualties
A large explosion has occurred in southern Beirut, Lebanon, during the evening of Sept. 27. The explosion is likely from an Israeli airstrike targeting a building near the Al Jandouleen Round. There have been no immediate reports of casualties. The airstrike comes amid ongoing intense cross-border violence between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Lebanese Hizballah (LH) militants.
Increased security, transport, and business disruptions are likely in the affected area over the coming hours. Further cross-border violence is likely in the short term.
Avoid the impacted areas until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Heed instructions from authorities. In light of recent regional tensions, consider avoiding nonessential travel to Lebanon, particularly the border region shared with Israel, until the situation stabilizes. Consider departing Lebanon via commercial means while these are available. Note that commercial options in Lebanon may become increasingly limited if the security environment deteriorates.
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.
On Sept. 20, the IDF targeted Ibrahim Aqil, a senior Lebanese Hizballah (LH) commander in the same Al Qaim area of Dahieh in Beirut, killing nine people and injuring 59 others.
