Israel Launches Strikes in Qusayr, Syria

Israel has launched air strikes targeting residential areas in both Beirut and Qusayr, Syria, marking an escalation in regional tensions. In Beirut, the airstrikes occurred after a nearly week-long hiatus, damaging several buildings in the southern suburbs. Meanwhile, in Qusayr, Israeli military operations have reportedly injured civilians and caused significant material damage, as Israel aimed at weapon storage facilities linked to Hezbollah. The strikes in Syria are part of Israel's ongoing strategy to disrupt arms flow from Iran to Hezbollah, reflecting the fragile security situation along the Syrian-Lebanese border. The Israeli military typically does not comment on specific strikes, but these actions highlight the continued volatility in the region amid the broader conflict with Hamas, which has resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides since October 7, 2023.