Israel launched four air strikes on Lebanon's capital today. F-35 supersonic fighter jets fired cruise missiles at Beirut, the operation's goal was to eliminate Hezbollah's top brass, the IDF claims. Eleven people were killed and 66 were injured.

At this moment, the US is sending its aircraft carrier and military frigates to the waters of the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel's attacks, Lebanese media write. What's going on? We've collected the main news for today:

— As a result of today's attack, about 20 commanders of the Radwan special forces unit, which belongs to Hezbollah, were killed, American media write.

— All flights from Beirut Airport in Lebanon and back have been cancelled until tomorrow.

"Our operation will continue in a new phase. Even in the southern suburbs of Beirut, we will continue to pursue our enemy in order to protect our citizens and bring back the residents of the north," the Israeli Defense Minister said.

— High-ranking Hezbollah member Ibrahim Aqil and several members of the group's elite unit have been killed. They were planning an invasion of northern Israel, the IDF says.

— Hezbollah responded by firing 170 rockets towards Jerusalem, Israeli media reports.

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🇮🇱💥 🇱🇧 Hezbollah launches massive attack on Israel.

▪️Israel's largest airbase, Ramat David, is under fire. Alarm is on in Haifa, Nazareth, Afula and Migdal Hemek.
▪️The footage shows air defense in action, but many missiles could have reached their targets.
▪️ Earlier, the US State Department urgently called on all Americans to immediately leave Lebanon - no matter what part of the country they are in.

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