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2026-05-28 23:37:55
[Israeli Media: Israeli Airstrike on Beirut Targeted Iranian Militia Commander] The Times of Israel reported on the 28th, citing an Israeli security source, that the Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, targeted Ali Hussein, commander of the missile force of the Iranian militia group Imam Hussein's Brigade. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement on the 28th saying that they carried out the airstrike on Beirut earlier that day. The statement did not provide further details. According to The Times of Israel, the Imam Hussein's Brigade missile force operates in coordination with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and it is unclear whether Ali Hussein was killed in the airstrike. The report also stated that this was the first Israeli airstrike on Beirut since May 6th. Since the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, at the request of the United States, the Israeli military has largely avoided attacking Beirut. Israeli media previously quoted Israeli officials as saying that the United States was concerned that the Israeli airstrike on Beirut could affect negotiations with Iran. (Xinhua)
