Israel strikes Beirut targeting Hezbollah drone factories
Israel has reportedly struck Beirut, Lebanon, at least three times as it targets underground Hezbollah drone factories.
Israel's strikes came on the eve of Eid Al Adha on Thursday night and triggered several warnings for buildings in the nearby area.
In a statement on Telegram, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) revealed it was targeting Hezbollah's aerial unit.
'The IDF (military) is currently striking terror targets of the Hezbollah aerial unit,' the IDF stated.
According to the BBC, the IDF revealed that Hezbollah was producing 'thousands' of drones in the factories and was funded by 'Iranian terrorists'.
The assault occurred despite there being a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon over the last six months.
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