The Israeli army is calling it a targeted attack, but does not say which target was chosen. It is believed to have been a leading figure in the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah. According to a report on Israeli army radio, the suspect is a Hezbollah commander in charge of operations, Ibrahim Aqil.
According to reports from the affected neighbourhood, a building near a mosque was hit by rockets. Many Shiites live in southern Beirut. In addition, a media outlet of the Hezbollah movement, Al Manar, reports that at least one person has been killed and a dozen others have been injured. Children are also believed to be among the victims.
