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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Israel Targets Hezbollah Drone Site in Beirut on Eve of Eid Al-Adha
Caption: Israel Targets Hezbollah Drone Site in Beirut on Eve of Eid Al-Adha. Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut Thursday night, just before the start of Eid Al-Adha - According to BBC. The military claimed it hit a facility producing thousands of drones underground, funded by Iran. The attack came after evacuation warnings and despite a six-month ceasefire with Lebanon. No casualties were initially reported, but the strikes caused panic and traffic chaos as residents fled. Lebanon’s prime minister condemned the strike as a deliberate attack on the country’s stability during a religious holiday. The UN and Lebanese president also criticized the move, calling it a violation of international agreements. Israel’s defense minister praised the mission’s execution and warned that Lebanon bears responsibility for stopping Hezbollah’s actions. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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