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BEIRUT, LEBANON – A second Israeli airstrike in recent days targeted the city of Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon, sparking widespread outrage and concern over the escalating tensions in the region.
According to multiple eyewitness accounts and footage shared on social media, the airstrike occurred at approximately 10:45 pm local time on Wednesday evening. The footage, shared by a witness identified as @wfwitness, shows a large explosion illuminated against the night sky, with debris scattering in all directions.
“I was at home when I heard the sound of explosions,” said one eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous. “I ran to my window and saw a massive explosion in the distance. I was terrified, everyone was screaming and running for cover.”
The target of the airstrike is believed to have been a Hezbollah-owned property in the city, although the exact nature and extent of the damage are still unknown. The Hezbollah militia has been a key player in the conflict in the region for decades, and Israel has long viewed it as a major threat to its national security.
The airstrike is the second in less than a week, following a similar attack on Sunday evening. That strike also targeted a Hezbollah-owned property, and resulted in the deaths of two civilians and several wounded.
The Israeli military has not yet commented on the airstrike, although a government spokesperson indicated that it was a “targeted operation” aimed at disrupting the group’s military capabilities. Hezbollah, meanwhile, has condemned the strike as a “cowardly act” that would not deter its commitment to the resistance against Israeli aggression.
The conflict in the region has been simmering for years, with tensions periodically flaring between Israel and Hezbollah. The airstrikes have raised concerns that the situation could become even more volatile in the coming days.
The United Nations has called for restraint and calm on all sides, and has urged Israel and Hezbollah to engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve their differences peacefully.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation and urging restraint. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, residents are on high alert, bracing for further potential violence.
The incident highlights the ongoing risk of conflict in the region and the need for all parties to prioritize diplomacy and dialogue.