Israeli jets strike Beirut’s southern suburbs for the third time since a ceasefire began
Associated Press2 days
Israel Strikes Beirut Suburb After Issuing Warning
Above: Heavy black smoke billows from an area targeted by an Israeli air strike on Beirut's southern suburb on April 27, 2025 in Beirut, Lebanon. Image copyright: Marwan Naamani/Contributor/picture alliance via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
The strikes are necessary defensive measures to prevent Hezbollah from storing weapons that threaten Israeli security, and the prior warnings demonstrate a commitment to avoiding civilian casualties. The southern suburbs of Beirut cannot serve as a haven for terrorist infrastructure that poses a direct threat to Israeli citizens.
Anti-Israel narrative
The Israeli attacks represent flagrant violations of Lebanese sovereignty and the November ceasefire agreement, causing panic among civilians and undermining stability in the region. These unilateral actions bypass established ceasefire monitoring mechanisms and risk reigniting broader conflict.