Israel carried out an airstrike on a headquarters belonging to Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya, an ally of Hezbollah and Hamas, in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, according to Lebanese state media. Reports said the strike targeted the group’s office in the coastal city on Tuesday. Rescue teams and emergency responders rushed to the site following the air raid. Escalating Regional Tensions The attack comes amid heightened tensions across the Middle East following expanding military confrontations in the region. Israel has previously accused Hezbollah and allied groups of coordinating activities with Hamas. Sidon, one of Lebanon’s major coastal cities, had largely avoided heavy bombardment during the last Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Background A November 2024 ceasefire had sought to end the previous war between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the latest strike indicates renewed tensions and the possibility of further escalation in southern Lebanon. Authorities have not yet released detailed casualty figures from the attack.
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Ally’s Office in Sidon
