Israel conducted new airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, leading to blasts in the Lebanese capital on Saturday. Residents were warned to evacuate as the Israeli military targeted specific buildings. The strikes followed an earlier attack on Hezbollah’s central headquarters in Beirut, resulting in six deaths and nearly 100 injuries. Hezbollah, in response, bombed Safed in northern Israel. The fate of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, targeted in the strikes, remained unclear. The US President, Joe Biden, instructed the Pentagon to adjust forces in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the UN called for a ceasefire, as the situation continued to escalate. Lebanon’s health ministry reported more than 700 deaths in a week due to Israeli airstrikes. Iran condemned Israel’s actions, warning of repercussions. Canadian citizens were urged to leave Lebanon, with the government facilitating their evacuation. Protests against Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict and war in Gaza took place outside the UN general assembly. As Israel planned more strikes on Hezbollah targets, tensions remained high in the region, with fears of a prolonged conflict. Images and videos of the airstrikes in Beirut emerged, showcasing the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. The Israeli military confirmed conducting targeted strikes on weapons stored beneath civilian buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The death toll from the strikes continued to rise, with many casualties and significant damage reported.
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Israel launches additional strikes on Beirut amid escalating Middle East crisis, resulting in six reported deaths from previous attack
