IDF confirms striking Beirut, says target was Hezbollah commander behind Majdal Shams attack

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The IDF confirms it carried out an airstrike in Lebanon’s capital Beirut a short while ago.

According to the military, the strike targeted the Hezbollah commander behind the deadly rocket attack on Majdal Shams, and other deadly attacks on Israel.

There are no changes to instructions for Israeli civilians as of yet, the IDF says.

The IDF says it will provide further details soon.

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