The militant group stated that troops from Israel’s Golani Brigade were attempting to bypass the western side of Maroun al-Ras when the attack occurred. Hezbollah asserts that the explosion resulted in casualties, though these claims remain unverified.
The situation intensified further as three large consecutive explosions were heard in Beirut, according to Reuters witnesses. Shortly after, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it had conducted strikes on targets in Beirut belonging to “Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters.” The IDF statement detailed that the strikes targeted terror operatives, command centres, and intelligence-gathering facilities.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports a dire situation for healthcare workers in Lebanon. WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus revealed that 28 health workers have been killed in the last 24 hours. Many others have reportedly fled their workplaces due to bombardments, severely impacting healthcare services. Plans to deliver crucial medical supplies to Lebanon have been postponed due to flight restrictions over the country.
As events unfold rapidly, authorities on both sides have yet to provide further details or respond to the opposing claims. The international community remains on high alert, calling for restraint and de-escalation in the region.
