A strike in Beirut killed 6 people during clashes between the IDF and Hezbollah

Hezbollah said early this morning that it had attacked northern Israel, claiming it had hit Israeli soldiers.

The Iran-backed militant group said it targeted two Israeli forces in Hanita and Misgav Am, respectively.

The Israeli military said this morning that “two UAVs have been identified flying from Lebanon. The IAF intercepted a UAV off the coast of Nahariya and the fallen missile was identified in the open area. No injuries were reported. As per protocol, no sirens went off. “

It also stated that “following sirens that sounded in the Upper Galilee area, approximately 25 missiles were identified as having flown from Lebanon. Some of the shells were intercepted and the fallen shells were identified.”

Health officials say Israeli attacks in the heart of the Lebanese capital killed at least six people overnight and injured seven.

The strikes affected Beirut’s central Bachoura district, a short walk from the prime minister’s office, as well as many foreign embassies, including those of the United Kingdom and Australia.

According to the Ministry of Health, three people died instantly and three more died of serious injuries later suffered.

Israel is preparing for its response to an Iranian missile attack, Israeli and U.S. officials say. President Biden has said he supports Israel’s right to respond. Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon.