Israel bombs Beirut after Hezbollah launches rocket attack

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 2, 2026 at 01:58 AM

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On March 2, 2026, Israeli jets bombed Beirut, Lebanon, following a rocket and drone attack by Hezbollah on a military base near Haifa, Israel. Hezbollah claimed responsibility, stating the attack was retaliation for the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to defend Lebanon, and in response to Israeli aggression. The group cited near-daily Israeli attacks on Lebanon and demanded a withdrawal from occupied territories. Israel responded with airstrikes in southern Beirut, villages in south Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, stating it was "vigorously attacking Hezbollah." This exchange marks a significant escalation in the regional conflict between the US and Israel against Iran and its allies.

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Bekaa Valley 30% Haifa 40% United States 60% Iran ×370% Beirut ×270% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×270% Lebanon ×680% Hezbollah ×790% Israel ×995%

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israel 100% hezbollah 100% rocket attack 80% beirut bombing 80% lebanon 80% iranian aggression 70% military aggression 60% regional war 60% air strikes 50% khamenei killing 50%