24 Sep 2024 | 03:33 PM UTC
Lebanon: Israeli airstrike kills senior Lebanese Hizballah commander, Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, in Beirut, Sept. 24 /update 2
Israeli airstrike kills LH commander Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi and several others in Ghobeiry area of Beirut, Lebanon, Sept. 24.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it launched an airstrike, which reportedly killed Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, a senior Lebanese Hizballah (LH) commander, in the Ghobeiry area in southern Beirut on Sept. 24. The Lebanese authorities confirmed that at least six people have been killed and more than 15 wounded; casualty figures are likely to rise in the coming hours as emergency services continue their search and rescue operations.
Over the coming hours, the affected areas will likely experience increased security and, transport and business disruptions. 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.
