Israel attacks suburbs of Beirut, targeting alleged Hezbollah ‘drone factories’
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Israel Strikes Beirut on Eve of Muslim Holiday
Above: The day after an Israeli airstrike in Dahieh, Beirut, Lebanon, on June 6, 2025, shows a destroyed house and damaged neighboring buildings and cars. Image copyright: Houssam Shbaro/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
Israel had no choice but to act against Hezbollah's clear ceasefire violations and continued military buildup. The group has been producing thousands of drones with Iranian support, preparing for the next war while hiding behind civilians. These precision strikes targeted legitimate military infrastructure that posed a direct threat to Israeli communities.
Anti-Israel narrative
Israel's attacks represent a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement and international law, deliberately timed to terrorize civilians on the eve of a sacred holiday. The strikes targeted residential areas without evidence of military facilities, continuing a pattern of aggression that has killed over 200 people since the truce. Lebanon has fulfilled its obligations by dismantling 500 Hezbollah positions while Israel maintains an illegal occupation of Lebanese territory.