Israel Defense Forces confirm 'targeted strike' on Beirut

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that a targeted strike was made on the Lebanese capital city of Beirut on Friday morning, reportedly killing nine and injuring approximately 60 others.

"Today, Israel eliminated [Aqil] with a surgical airstrike in Beirut," the Israeli government posted on social media. "Justice is served." Timothy Nerozzi is a writer for Fox News Digital. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and can email him at timothy.nerozzi@fox.com

Aqil is wanted by the United States for his alleged role in the bombing of a U.S. Marines barracks in Beirut in 1983. He is also believed to be linked to the taking of American hostages in Lebanon during the 1980s.