Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut amid threats against Lebanese officials

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Israeli Forces Launch Strikes in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Reports emerged on Thursday that Israeli forces have launched strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon’s capital city. The Lebanese National News Agency confirmed that multiple strikes were reported in the early morning hours in the neighborhoods of Ghobeiry and Haret Hreik. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Earlier this week, Israel issued a 24-hour deadline for Iranian officials to leave Lebanon, which has since expired. Israeli forces have been conducting ground operations along the border with Lebanon, aiming to create a buffer zone and push back against Hezbollah militants.

Residents in the affected areas received forced evacuation warnings, prompting some to take precautions by firing warning shots into the air. Human Rights Watch has expressed concern over the potential for war crimes, citing international law that prohibits targeting civilians not directly involved in hostilities.

In addition to Beirut, Israeli strikes were reported in other parts of Lebanon, including Tyre and Nabatieh. There were no immediate reports of casualties from these strikes. Hezbollah fighters have been engaged in armed confrontations with advancing Israeli troops in the town of Dahira.

Meanwhile, Israeli ground troops continued their push into southern Lebanon, prompting another evacuation threat for residents. The army warned that anyone present near Hezbollah elements or facilities endangers their life and may be targeted.

A strike was also reported in northern Lebanon’s Beddawi refugee camp, killing at least two people. Local sources confirmed a Hamas official was killed in the attack, which appeared to be a targeted assassination. Since Monday, approximately 75 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon, with over 400 wounded and tens of thousands displaced.

Source: Al Jazeera