Israel Strikes Hezbollah Chief of Staff in Beirut, Escalating Tensions
Beirut, Lebanon – israel launched a strike in Beirut today, November 23, 2025, targeting a prominent member of Hezbollah, identified as the chief of staff of the organization’s armed forces, Tabatabai. The attack, confirmed by the Israeli army, marks a significant escalation in hostilities, representing a departure from Israel’s previous practice of avoiding strikes within Beirut.
The strike occurred amidst rising tensions,with Israel conducting repeated attacks on Hezbollah positions following the group’s violation of a year-old ceasefire adn resistance to Lebanese efforts to disarm. At least two dozen people were injured in the attack, with casualties transported to nearby hospitals, according to medical sources. A Reuters reporter on the scene described the strike hitting a main road, preceded by the sound of fighter jet engines.
According to a statement released by Netanyahu’s office, the prime minister authorized the attack on the proposal of the defense minister and the chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, asserting Israel’s ”determination to act to achieve its goals.” The United States was not informed of the specific details of the operation, a senior US official stated, though they were aware Israel intended to increase attacks in Lebanon.
