Israel escalates Beirut bombing, kill 73 in Gaza strike, 70 projectiles cross from Lebanon within minutes: Top developments – Times of India

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah reached new heights on Sunday as the Israeli military conducted targeted strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched an attack on a Hezbollah command center and an underground weapons facility located in Lebanon’s capital.
This follows heightened military activity along Israel’s northern borders as fighting intensifies with Iran-backed Hezbollah forces.
The Israeli military’s official statement highlighted the significance of the intelligence-based strike, which hit Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters. In addition to the Beirut operation, the Israeli military reported the killing of three Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon.
Israel army hits Hezbollah ‘command centre’
The Israeli military said it carried out a strike Sunday on a Hezbollah command center and an underground weapons facility in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
“Earlier this morning (Sunday), the IAF (Israeli Air Force) conducted an intelligence-based strike on a command centre of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut,” the Israeli military said in a statement.
Classified US documents leaked
The US government is investigating the unauthorized release of classified documents concerning Israel’s military strategies. These top-secret files, attributed to the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, outline Israel’s plans to respond to an Iranian missile attack on October 1.
The leak, first reported by CNN and Axios, has raised security concerns, as the documents were distributed across the “Five Eyes” intelligence network, which includes the US, Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
Although the leak reveals that Israel is still mobilizing its military assets for a possible strike against Iran, US officials, who remained anonymous, confirmed that the documents appear legitimate.
Over 70 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
Meanwhile, Israel continues its offensive in Gaza, with northern regions facing a severe humanitarian crisis after weeks of blockades. In Beit Lahiya, north Gaza, an Israeli attack has left at least 73 Palestinians dead, according to local sources.
However, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) contested this figure, labeling the reported casualties as “exaggerated.” The death toll is expected to climb as rescue workers attempt to clear the debris and save those trapped under rubble.
Netanyahu accuses Hezbollah of assassination attempt
The conflict has also taken a personal turn for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who on Saturday accused Hezbollah of attempting to assassinate him using a drone. The drone reportedly targeted his family home in Caesarea, though no one was injured. Netanyahu, who was not home at the time, vowed retribution, calling the attack a “grave mistake” by Hezbollah and warning that “anyone who tries to harm Israel’s citizens will pay a heavy price.”
The Israeli Prime Minister’s statement comes amid ongoing clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon. This confrontation follows the Israeli military’s targeted killings of several key figures, including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas’s Yahya Sinwar.
Sinwar’s escape through tunnel in video
Israel released footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar fleeing into a tunnel complex on the eve of Hamas’s deadly attack on October 7. The footage, which shows Sinwar and his family transporting belongings into the tunnel below his home in Khan Younis, sheds light on the extensive underground infrastructure used by Hamas leaders.
Sinwar’s death in southern Gaza marks a significant development in Israel’s ongoing conflict. However, with tensions escalating on multiple fronts, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to spread even further, pulling the region into a deeper state of unrest.