Shafaq News/ The Israeli military launched an airstrike on Friday, targeting the densely populated Al-Kaem area of Al-Jamous in Beirut’s southern suburb, according to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA).

An Israeli F-35 fighter jet struck an apartment in the Jamous district, ambulances, the Red Cross, and Civil Defense teams responded to the scene, while the Lebanese army deployed to assist emergency responders, the NNA reported.

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, the attack killed 12  people and injured 66 others, including 8 in critical condition.

The Lebanese Civil Defence said the two buildings were collapsed in the attack.

Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee confirmed that "the army conducted a precise airstrike in the Beirut area," adding that there has been "no change in home front instructions at this stage," with further details expected to follow.

Israeli media outlets reported that the strike targeted Ibrahim Aqeel, Commander of Hezbollah's Special Operations Department and one of the eight core members of the group’s Jihad Council. This Council was headed by Fuad Shukur who was assassinated by an Israeli airstrike last July.

Israeli news outlets reported that the airstrike was conducted during a meeting of Hezbollah’s Al-Radwan leaders as well as officials responsible for the Galilee area.

Channel 13 reported that Israel intends to continue its operations in Lebanon.