Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon after Iran-allied group launches missiles over the border

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by William Christou in BeirutMarch 2, 2026 at 03:43 AM

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Following missile and drone launches by Hezbollah targeting northern Israel, Israel conducted heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas in Lebanon early Monday. The strikes, which targeted southern Beirut and southern Lebanon, were in response to Hezbollah's attacks, which the group claimed were retaliation for the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader and in defense of Lebanon. Israel stated the strikes on Dahieh killed senior Hezbollah officers. The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for 55 villages and towns in Lebanon and deployed 100,000 reservists to the border. Residents of southern Beirut and southern Lebanon fled northwards following the Israeli strikes, causing gridlock on highways.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Eyal Zamir 30% Haifa 30% Tyre ×240% Ali Khamenei ×260% Beirut ×360% Iran ×270% Lebanon ×680% Hezbollah ×790% Israel ×790%

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israel 100% hezbollah 100% lebanon 90% airstrikes 90% missiles 80% military strikes 70% retaliation 70% beirut 60% iran 60% escalation 50%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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Israel

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