Israel kills 7 people in Beirut, Hezbollah fights invasion in south Lebanon

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM

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Israeli attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs and nearby towns have killed at least seven people, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. The attacks, which occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, targeted areas including Jnah and Khaldeh. Israel stated its military aimed to kill a senior Hezbollah commander in the strikes. Hezbollah is currently engaged in fighting an Israeli ground invasion in southern Lebanon. The state-run National News Agency reported a strike in the Hadath district. Lebanon was drawn into the conflict on March 2 when Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel in support of Iran, leading to broad Israeli attacks across Lebanon.

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The Israeli military says it aimed to kill a senior Hezbollah commander.

factual — Israeli military100% confidence

An Israeli raid hit Beirut’s Jnah area, killing at least five people and injuring 21.

statistic — Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health100% confidence

At least seven people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs and a nearby town.

statistic — Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health100% confidence

Hezbollah continues to fight an Israeli ground invasion in the south of the country.

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Lebanon was drawn into the United States-Israel war on Iran on March 2, when Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel to support its ally, Iran.

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United States 30% Hadath 35% National News Agency (NNA) 35% Zeina Khodr ×240% Khaldeh 40% Iran ×240% Ministry of Public Health ×245% Jnah ×250% Lebanon ×675% Beirut ×580% Hezbollah ×685% Israel ×790%

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israeli attacks 90% hezbollah 80% beirut 80% south lebanon 70% ground invasion 70% civilian casualties 60% targeted assassination 60% forced displacement 50% israeli military 50% iran 40%