According to the reports on Thursday (7 November), Israeli airstrikes struck Hezbollah-held areas in south Beirut on Thursday (7 November), shortly after the Israeli army urged residents in four neighborhoods to evacuate, including locations near Beirut’s international airport. AFP footage captured plumes of smoke rising above the city, with loud explosions heard across the Lebanese capital. The strikes targeted Hezbollah sites, which Israel claims include command centers and weapons storage facilities.
The Israeli military’s spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, shared maps on social media highlighting areas to evacuate, marking a significant escalation in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah. This move followed a series of nine airstrikes the previous day, reported by Lebanese state media, which had already stirred anxiety among Beirut residents.
Hezbollah has been engaging in low-intensity cross-border attacks on Israel in solidarity with Hamas, which launched a large-scale attack on Israel in October 2023. This ongoing conflict reflects the regional complexities of Lebanon’s support for Palestinian groups, particularly as Hezbollah wields significant military influence within Lebanon and shares strong ties with Iran.
More than a year of clashes between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, reaching a peak in September, with Lebanese health ministry reports indicating over 3,000 casualties so far. As the situation escalates, both sides face growing international scrutiny, and Lebanon’s civilians bear the brunt of these renewed hostilities, with widespread evacuations and heightened fears of further strikes.
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