Israel Strikes Beirut, Targeting Ali al-Husni as 11 Die in Tyre Raids
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Updated · BBC.com · May 28
Israel Strikes Beirut, Targeting Ali al-Husni as 11 Die in Tyre Raids
15 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 28
Beirut was hit for only the second time since last month’s ceasefire, with Israel carrying out what it called a targeted strike in Dahieh that Israeli media said aimed at Ali al-Husni, an Iranian militia missile commander allied to Hezbollah.
The strike followed Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of expanded ground operations after Hezbollah drone attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and civilians in northern Israel.
At least 11 people were killed earlier Thursday in Israeli strikes on Tyre and nearby areas, while rescue crews there said Israeli warnings forced them to halt work because conditions remained too dangerous.
A day earlier, the IDF ordered residents north of the Zahrani River and warned it would act with extreme force; the evacuation zone spans about 300 towns and villages, roughly 14% of Lebanese territory.
The escalation deepens mutual ceasefire-violation accusations and threatens talks tied to the wider US-Israel-Iran war, which has killed at least 3,224 people in Lebanon and 27 Israelis since March 2.
Is Lebanon a battlefield or a hostage in the escalating war between Israel and Iran?
As civilian deaths rise, who will be held accountable for potential war crimes in Lebanon?
With ceasefires failing daily, can diplomacy still prevent a catastrophic all-out regional war?
Lebanon Crisis Escalates: Over 3,200 Killed, 1 Million Displaced Amid Failed Ceasefire and Regional Tensions (May 2026)
Overview
In May 2026, Israel sharply intensified its military operations in southern Lebanon, leading to the heaviest bombardment since March and causing a severe humanitarian crisis. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported over 3,200 deaths and nearly 10,000 wounded, highlighting the devastating impact on civilians and infrastructure. This escalation has displaced more than a million people, straining Lebanon’s resources and deepening instability. The renewed violence has cast serious doubt on diplomatic solutions, as ongoing attacks and rising casualties make it harder to achieve peace or address the urgent needs of those affected.