Lebanese officials report explosion in southern suburbs of Beirut
Israeli warplanes break sound barrier over Beirut
US leads diplomatic efforts to prevent Israeli strike on Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon – An explosion erupted in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday evening, according to two Lebanese security officials. The blast occurred in the Hezbollah-controlled area of Dahieh, and there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Shortly after the explosion, Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over Beirut and other areas of Lebanon. Lebanese security sources and media reported that the warplanes were flying at low altitudes and caused sonic booms. There were no reports of any Israeli airstrikes.
The United States is leading a diplomatic effort to deter Israel from striking Lebanon's capital, Beirut, or major civil infrastructure in response to a rocket attack on Saturday in the Golan Heights that injured four Israeli soldiers.
Israeli military officials said that the airstrikes were in response to a rocket attack on Saturday in the Golan Heights that injured four Israeli soldiers.
The escalation in tensions between Hezbollah and Israel has prompted some airlines to cancel flights to Lebanon. However, business is continuing as usual at Beirut's international airport.
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