In the first attack on central Beirut in several weeks, during Sunday morning, Mohammed Afif, one of the highest spokespeople of the Iran-backed militia, was among the dead, confirms the Shia militia according to AFP.
Later on Sunday, another densely populated area in central Beirut was attacked, resulting in multiple deaths.
Lebanese soldiers killed
Tens of attacks, which totally destroyed many buildings, were carried out in the capital area over the weekend.
In southern Lebanon, the bombings have continued to rain down, mainly in the port city of Tyre and nearby villages and communities.
Israel has issued warnings on social media prior to the attacks, and urged residents to leave the areas.
Two soldiers from Lebanon's military – which is not part of the war between Israel and Hezbollah – were killed in an attack, with the military accusing Israel of deliberately targeting its position in southern Lebanon.
Ongoing ground battles
Hezbollah has, according to Israel's military, fired a total of about a hundred projectiles towards Israel since Saturday, without reports of any serious injuries.
