Early Saturday, explosions and rising smoke were reported over Beirut’s southern suburbs following a call from the Israeli military urging residents to evacuate. Hezbollah confirmed ongoing clashes with Israeli forces near the Lebanon border. The situation marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict. Read more about these developments here. This report is sourced from The Guardian.
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- Explosions were heard in Beirutās southern suburbs, with smoke reported following Israeli military warnings for evacuations. The affected areas include Burj al-Barajneh and Choueifat districts.
- Hezbollah claimed ongoing clashes with Israeli troops at the Lebanon border, particularly near the town of Odaisseh, where both sides have exchanged fire over the past year.
- The Israeli military has ramped up airstrikes in response to Hezbollah activity and the broader Middle East crisis, leading to significant civilian displacement, with over 1.2 million Lebanese forced to flee their homes.