Israel bombs Beirut after Hezbollah attacks near Haifa
Mar 2nd 2026
Hezbollah says it struck a military base near Haifa in response to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, and Israel immediately launched air strikes across Beirut and southern Lebanon, ordering mass evacuations and saying it hit senior Hezbollah members.
- Hezbollah said it launched rockets and drones at a military base near Haifa in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and to defend Lebanon.
- Israel replied with air strikes on Beirut, southern Lebanese villages and the Bekaa Valley and said it targeted senior Hezbollah figures.
- More than 50 villages in south Lebanon and the Bekaa were ordered to evacuate and stay at least 1 km from buildings by Israeli authorities.
- The exchange marks a significant escalation that risks widening a regional conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran and its allies on the other.
- Lebanon’s government called Hezbollah’s attack irresponsible and said it will act to protect the country while Beirut has repeatedly complained to the United Nations about Israeli violations.