Israeli air attack targets hotel in Beirut

On March 4, 2026, an Israeli air attack targeted a hotel in the Hazmiyeh suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. Al Jazeera reported from the site, noting that Hazmiyeh is not considered a Hezbollah stronghold. The attack is part of a series of Israeli operations in Beirut suburbs. These operations suggest an expansion beyond Hezbollah's traditional base of operations. The reason for the specific hotel being targeted was not stated in the report.