Lebanon security official says Israel strikes house east of Beirut

A picture taken from northern Israel along the border with Lebanon shows smoke billowing behind a building following Israeli bombardment in the southern Lebanese village of Maroun Al-Ras on Nov. 12, 2024. (AFP)
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  • Israeli warplanes hit a house between Baalshamieh and Dhour Al-Abadiyah

BEIRUT: A Lebanese security official said an Israeli strike hit a villa east of Beirut on Tuesday, with state media confirming the rare attack outside Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds.
The security official, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, said the “Israeli strike caused an unspecified number of casualties.” The National News Agency later said Israeli warplanes hit a house between Baalshamieh and Dhour Al-Abadiyah.