Question 1: What recent military action did Israel take in Beirut?
Israel launched an airstrike in central Beirut, reportedly killing three leaders of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). This marks the first Israeli strike in the center of Lebanon's capital since 2006.
Question 2: What was the impact of the airstrike in Beirut?
The airstrike resulted in significant destruction, with initial footage showing two storeys of an apartment building completely blown out, and many onlookers rushing towards the scene.
Question 3: How does this attack relate to Israel's broader military actions in the region?
This attack is part of a larger wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian allies, including further attacks across Lebanon and Yemen, particularly against the Houthi movement in Yemen.
Question 4: Which militant group confirmed the deaths of its leaders in the Beirut strike?
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) confirmed that three of its senior figures were killed in the Israeli airstrike in Beirut.