In a series of escalating events, explosions rocked Beirut, specifically targeting the southern suburb of Dahieh, a known stronghold of Hezbollah. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had earlier issued a stern warning to residents in various parts of the area, urging them to evacuate at least 500 meters from their homes. This comes as part of an ongoing Israeli campaign, which has intensified over the past week, aiming to dismantle Hezbollah’s leadership and critical infrastructure in Lebanon.
The violence has not been confined to Beirut alone. In the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, reports have emerged that Israeli airstrikes have killed a senior Hamas leader. The strikes are part of Israel’s broader effort to target what it sees as key figures in groups it considers threats to its security.
Meanwhile, in northern Israel, air raid sirens have been sounding incessantly as over 220 rockets were reportedly fired from Lebanon on Friday. The cross-border attacks and retaliatory strikes highlight the escalating tensions between Israel and militant groups in Lebanon, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict.
As the situation unfolds, the Israeli military continues its operations, maintaining that its strikes are focused on weakening Hezbollah’s capacity, while Hezbollah and other militant groups have responded with rocket attacks into Israeli territory, further deepening the crisis.
The current flare-up marks a significant escalation in the region, with both sides showing no signs of de-escalation, leaving civilians on both sides of the border caught in the crossfire.