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Airstrike hits building in Beirut's southern suburbs, security sources say

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Posted on March 27, 2026

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BEIRUT, March 27 (Reuters) - An airstrike with three missiles targeted a building in Beirut's southern suburbs early on Friday, security sources said. No further details were immediately available.

Airstrike Hits Building in Beirut's Southern Suburbs Amid Rising Tensions

Details of the Airstrike Incident

Overview of the Attack

BEIRUT, March 27 (Reuters) - An airstrike with three missiles targeted a building in Beirut's southern suburbs early on Friday, security sources said.

Immediate Aftermath and Response

No further details were immediately available. Israel launched an offensive against Hezbollah after the group opened fire on Israel on March 2, with Hezbollah saying it was acting in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Laila Bassam; Editing by Jamie Freed)

Key Takeaways

  • The strike involved three missiles targeting a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs, per Reuters report and security sources.
  • This comes amid Israel’s intensified campaign against Hezbollah, launched after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones into Israel on March 2 in response to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader (en.wikipedia.org).
  • Since early March, Israeli forces have issued mass evacuation orders and conducted widespread airstrikes across southern Beirut and Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure while causing civilian displacement (theguardian.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in Beirut's southern suburbs?
A building in Beirut's southern suburbs was hit by an airstrike involving three missiles, according to security sources.
Who launched the airstrike in Beirut?
Security sources have not confirmed the attacker, but the incident follows recent tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
Why did Hezbollah open fire on Israel?
Hezbollah stated it was retaliating for the reported killing of Iran's supreme leader.
When did Israel's offensive against Hezbollah begin?
Israel launched its offensive after Hezbollah opened fire on Israel on March 2.

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