In the Musharafieh district of Beirut’s southern suburbs, residents have condemned the killing of a senior Hamas leader.
Saleh al Arouri was targeted in a drone strike last night in a part of Beirut held by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
This morning, the normally bustling street was blocked off by the Lebanese army.
Israel has been blamed for the attack but has not claimed responsibility.
Resident Muhammad Burji told reporters: “The Zionist enemy has no red lines; it targets all areas, even residential ones.
“Yesterday’s assassination operation was a significant one. We the residents of the suburb condemn this matter, and we are awaiting the response of the resistance to what happened yesterday.”
Another resident, Hussein al Akkawi, said he saw a “significant flash” at about 5.40 to 5.45pm.
“Thank God, none of us were physically harmed…
“The Israelis, cowards that they are, sneaked at night. They sent the drone because they dare not face a direct confrontation. This drone resembles them, laden with hatred, it inhumanely killed civilians and tore them to pieces.”
