20 Sep 2024 | 01:09 PM UTC
Lebanon: Suspected Israeli airstrike targets Dahieh suburb Beirut Sept. 20
Suspected Israeli airstrike targets Dahieh suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Sept. 20. Avoid the area.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they launched an airstrike against a building near Al-Jamous Street in Beirut on Sept. 20. The target of the strike currently remains unclear. There have been no immediate reports of casualties.
Over the coming hours, the affected areas are likely to experience increased security, as well as 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.
