An attack in Beirut leaves six people dead as IDF and Hezbollah clash

Satellite photos appear to show damage to an Israeli military airfield after the Iranian missile attack.

Images taken yesterday from the Nevatim air base in the south of the country appear to show a hole in the roof of an aircraft hangar, according to the Associated Press news agency. Large pieces of rubble can be seen scattered around the building, it said.

It was not clear exactly what caused the damage, and the Israeli military did not immediately respond to an AP request for comment on the satellite images.

At least six people were killed and seven injured in Israeli attacks in the heart of the Lebanese capital overnight, health authorities said.

The attacks hit Beirut's central Bachoura district, which is within walking distance of the prime minister's headquarters and many foreign embassies, including those of the United Kingdom and Australia.

According to the country's Ministry of Health, three people died immediately and three others died later from their serious injuries.

Oil prices jumped today as tensions escalate in the Middle East, sparking fears that crude supplies could be disrupted.

A possible target for an Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran is the country's oil facilities, analysts say.

Brent crude futures rose 92 cents, or 1.24%, to $74.82 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 95 cents, or 1.36%, to $71.05.

Hezbollah said it attacked northern Israel early this morning and claimed to have hit Israeli soldiers.

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

The Israeli military said this morning that “two UAVs have been identified that came from Lebanon. The IAF intercepted a UAV off the coast of Nahariya and a downed projectile was identified in an open area. No injuries were reported. No sirens were sounded per protocol.”

It continues: “After the sirens sounded in the Upper Galilee region, approximately 25 projectiles were identified as coming from Lebanon. Some of the projectiles were intercepted and fallen projectiles were identified.”

Israel is preparing for its response to Iran's missile attack, Israeli and US officials say. President Biden said he supports Israel's right to respond. Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in fighting in southern Lebanon.