Russia reportedly shared intelligence with Iran on US military assets amid escalating conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran
In an escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, reports have surfaced indicating that Russia may have shared intelligence with Iran concerning American military assets. Sources familiar with US intelligence detail that the information could aid Iran in targeting US naval vessels and aircraft operating in the region. This development marks Russia's first notable involvement in the recent hostilities that erupted following US-Israel military actions against Iran launched a week ago, raising significant concerns about regional stability. According to anonymous officials, US intelligence has not yet established that Russia is directing Iran on how to utilize this information.... [Continue Reading]
Middle East crisis live: explosions rock Tehran as Iran war enters second week
Donald Trump says he would only accept Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as war continues to expand; Israel launches huge attacks on Iran and LebanonTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Clashes erupted as Israeli forces attempted a landing operation along the Lebanon-Syria border, with Hezbollah saying its fighters were involved, Lebanese official media reported on Saturday.The state-run National News Agency (NNA), citing the Lebanese health ministry, said Israeli strikes on Nabi Sheet killed at least three people and wounded 16 others.Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe... [Continue Reading]
Inside bombed-out Beirut - where Hezbollah makes the rules
Beirut's southern suburbs have been subjected to waves of airstrikes by the Israeli military, but it has been virtually impossible to document the damage they cause. [Continue Reading]
Cyprus raises doubts about future of British bases on island after drone strike
Foreign minister wants ‘conversation’ about closing UK military sites following lack of warning of impending attack on RAF AkrotiriMiddle East crisis – live updatesCyprus’s foreign minister has said there are “questions” about the future of the UK’s military bases on the island after the drone strike last Sunday.The attack on RAF Akrotiri, suspected to have been launched by Hezbollah in Lebanon, caused minimal damage and did not result in casualties. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran escalate amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and humanitarian concerns in Lebanon
Heightened military actions characterized by US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran and associated targets have intensified. Amid this escalation, Donald Trump publicly declared that no negotiation with Iran would be possible without “unconditional surrender.” This statement was made as the conflict enters its second week, mirroring continued tensions between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah, which have involved severe clashes in Lebanon's southern suburbs. The urgency of the situation in Lebanon was highlighted by the UN refugee agency, which described the ongoing clashes as a “major humanitarian emergency.” Reports indicate that Israeli airstrikes have caused significant destruction in Beirut, leading to civilian... [Continue Reading]
‘If they don’t stop, Tehran will turn into Gaza’: Iranians describe night of terror
People tell of scenes of panic during airstrikes on Iran’s capital, with several saying they feared they would dieMiddle East crisis – live updatesSleeplessness, fear and exhaustion gripped residents of Tehran as successive waves of strikes struck the Iranian capital, judging from messages sent by people in the city after the latest overnight onslaught, which several described as the worst bombardment in six days of war.With Iran imposing a near-total internet blackout, information emerging from inside the country is fragmentary and difficult to verify. But in a series of accounts sent through proxy connections, and calls with friends abroad, Tehranis... [Continue Reading]
‘The memories stay behind’: hundreds of thousands flee the Israeli bombs in Beirut
The normally vibrant southern suburbs are a ghost town, their throngs of people replaced by rubble and firesThe ding of half a million phones, a pause and a collective gasp: in an instant, more than 500,000 people had been made homeless.Shooting in the air, panicked phone calls and honking filled the streets of Beirut as people began to flee. Thousands abandoned their cars and began the slow march to the sea, desperate to escape the Israeli bombs which they knew would soon fall on their homes, whether they were in them or not. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Israel targets Beirut
Donald Trump says there will be no US-Israeli deal with Iran that does not involve Tehran's "unconditional surrender" just hours after Iran's president claimed mediation efforts were underway. [Continue Reading]
Israel carries on targeting Hezbollah strongholds, causing heavy displacement
On day seven of the war - the Israeli army announced it carried out an intensive overnight bombing campaign in Lebanon - in the southern suburbs of Beirut - as it targets Hezbollah strongholds. The militant group is allied with Iran - and has continually clashed with Israel. On March 2, the group began firing rockets at Israel. [Continue Reading]
Israeli ground forces expand operations in southern Lebanon amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah
Israeli ground forces are expanding their operations in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group. As of Friday, the military has taken additional strategic positions, with reports of heavy equipment, including tanks and armored bulldozers, being observed close to the border. This development follows a substantial military build-up that has led to fears of a potential full-scale ground invasion aimed at protecting Israeli communities located near the contested border. The situation is further complicated by unprecedented evacuation orders issued by Israel, which have forced hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians to abandon their... [Continue Reading]
Lebanon: Israeli strikes on Hezbollah stronghold displace thousands in Beirut
Israeli strikes on Beirut’s suburbs have forced a mass exodus, with more than 95,000 people displaced after evacuation warnings for the crowded southern suburbs. [Continue Reading]
'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah. [Continue Reading]
Israel has 'freer hand in Lebanon' as US not involved
Ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon are the heaviest since a 2024 ceasefire ended the last war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, who fired rockets at Israel in the opening days of the latest conflict. Tens of thousands have fled Beirut’s suburbs and southern Lebanon after sweeping Israeli evacuation warnings. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us about Israel's goals in Lebanon, from Jerusalem. [Continue Reading]
US and Israel threaten major escalation as airstrikes bombard Iran and Lebanon
US president again calls on Iranian people to overthrow government or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said only Iran’s “unconditional surrender” will bring an end to the offensive launched seven days ago, as the US and Israel carried out some of the heaviest bombardments so far in the conflict.“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Friday, when US strategic bombers were in action over Iran and intensive Israeli strikes in Lebanon forced more than 1 million people to flee their homes. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Lebanese PM says 'humanitarian disaster is looming' from displacement
Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over Beirut as the Israeli military announced they had begun an additional wave of strikes in the Lebanese capital. As Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel on Monday, Israel launched strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and Lebanon's east and south. The Israeli military said it had carried out 26 waves of strikes overnight in the southern suburbs. [Continue Reading]
First Thing: Israel launches huge strikes against south Beirut after mass evacuation order
Residents of Lebanese capital fled in panic before assaults on claimed Hezbollah targets, while Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacks. Plus, why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump?Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Israel has launched intense strikes against the southern suburbs of Beirut just hours after its military ordered the entire population of the area – more than 500,000 people – to evacuate immediately.What else is happening with the war? The US granted Indian refiners a 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil after the US-Israel war on Iran sparked... [Continue Reading]
Next supreme leader must not play into anti-Iran US propaganda, say reformists
Masoud Pezeshkian says any talks must address ‘those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict’Middle East crisis – live updatesIran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has said for the first time that some countries have begun mediation efforts to end the war with the US and Israel, without identifying those countries, adding that any talks should address those who started the war.Qatar, Turkey, Egypt and Oman have all offered to mediate at some point since US and Israel launched joint strikes last Saturday. Two days ago, Iran’s foreign ministry said it was a time for defence of the country, not... [Continue Reading]
Israeli airstrikes pound Lebanon, displacing hundreds of thousands
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is calling on the international community to help Lebanon amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war as he warned '"a humanitarian crisis was looming". The fresh Israeli strikes have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee targeted areas. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis spoke to some of them in Beirut. [Continue Reading]
Israeli strikes on Lebanon: Tel Aviv seeks to 'eliminate Hezbollah'
The Israeli military said on Friday it had begun fresh strikes against Iran‑backed Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold targeted after a mass evacuation order for local residents. “One of Israel’s goals is to allow residents of northern Israel along the Lebanese border to live in peace,” FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky said, adding that Israel is also seeking to “eliminate Hezbollah” amid the militant group’s deep unpopularity among many Lebanese as the conflict escalates. [Continue Reading]
Hezbollah warns Israeli residents near border to evacuate amid intensified airstrikes on southern Lebanon
Hezbollah has reportedly issued a warning to Israeli residents living near the Lebanese border, urging them to evacuate their towns and villages as Israel continues to launch heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon. This escalatory move comes as the conflict enters a critical new phase, marked by a significant increase in military engagements and civilian casualties. Overnight, Israeli forces carried out a staggering 26 waves of strikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas in the southern suburbs of Beirut, described as some of the most intense bombardments seen thus far in the conflict. Targets of these strikes reportedly included key Hezbollah command centers and... [Continue Reading]
Nadim Houry: Middle East being overrun by 'madmen' showing total disregard for international law
As civilians in southern Beirut are ordered to evacuate ahead of an Israeli offensive, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative (ARI). Houry describes the war on Iran and the ensuing conflict spreading across the Middle East as "one large illegal war" whose consequences are rapidly overwhelming Lebanon and threatening to reshape the entire region. [Continue Reading]
Philippines orders energy cuts in response to Middle East war
South-east Asian country limits air conditioning and travel for public officials amid soaring fuel pricesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Philippines is searching for ways to conserve energy in response to surging fuel costs, with public officials ordered to cut back on air conditioning usage and reduce travel.All national government agencies, state universities and colleges, and local government branches have been told to reduce fuel consumption by at least 10% in response to the crisis in the Middle East. Government offices have been told to adopt flexible work arrangements, and to set air conditioning units no lower than 24 degrees.... [Continue Reading]
Hezbollah warns Israelis to leave Lebanon's border towns
A new Israeli air strike targeted Beirut's southern suburbs this morning, state media reported, as AFPTV footage showed plumes of smoke rising from a building in the area. [Continue Reading]
Israeli airstrikes pound Beirut in escalating conflict
Israeli airstrikes pounded the southern suburbs of Beirut today, smashing up city streets in an escalating conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah that has sent tens of thousands of Lebanese from their homes. [Continue Reading]
Thousands displaced in Beirut after Israeli forced evacuation order
Thousands displaced in Beirut after Israeli forced evacuation order [Continue Reading]
More than 120 killed in Israel’s Lebanon attacks as Beirut, south, east hit
Lebanon's Hezbollah group urges Israelis to evacuate border areas as Israel continues to bomb the country. [Continue Reading]
New Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut suburb as civilians flee feared escalation
Lebanon faces Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after a rare evacuation order. Thousands flee Dahiyeh as traffic blocks roads across the capital. [Continue Reading]
Iranian and Israeli strikes as war enters seventh day
The Iran war, which has spread across the Middle East and beyond, entered its seventh day after Israeli forces announced a "next phase" in the conflict and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs. [Continue Reading]
'You are liars, you are frauds': Hezbollah faces reckoning in Lebanon
Finding criticism of the Islamist militant group and political party , an organisation once seemingly untouchable , is much easier than it used to be on the streets of Beirut. [Continue Reading]
Israeli Forces Expand Military Operations with Air Strikes on Dahiya Neighborhood in Beirut
The conflict in the Middle East intensifies as Israeli forces have widened their military operations, conducting air strikes on the Dahiya neighborhood in southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. This escalation comes amidst a backdrop of heightened tensions and military actions following a recent surge in hostilities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed their operations targeting the area which is densely populated, posing significant risks to civilian safety. Approximately 500,000 residents in southern Beirut have been ordered to evacuate following the IDF's warnings. Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, urged individuals living within 5 kilometers (around 3.11 miles) of the Israeli border... [Continue Reading]
Iran war live updates: US temporarily lets India buy Russian oil amid energy fears; Israeli military launches strikes on Beirut
This blog is now closed. Our live coverage of the Middle East crisis continues hereTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Iran and Lebanon were hit with a wave of intense Israeli strikes overnight.Israel’s military said Friday morning it had begun “a broad-scale wave of strikes” on Tehran, Iran’s capital. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
'You brought hell on yourselves': Panic and fear as Israeli rhetoric raises spectre of all-out war
The news spread like wildfire and within minutes, the streets of Beirut were gripped with panic. [Continue Reading]
Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs after issuing a blanket evacuation order
Israel launched a series of strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut Thursday after ordering all residents of the densely populated area to evacuate. Traffic was gridlocked in Lebanon 's capital on Thursday as panicked residents tried to flee after Israel's military issued an evacuation notice telling residents to “save your lives and evacuate your homes immediately,” and specified which routes they should take to escape. FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris-Trent reports from Beirut. [Continue Reading]
Israeli army announces start of airstrikes on southern Beirut suburb
An Israeli strike targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut late Thursday, according to Lebanese state media, following an Israeli evacuation warning. Israel's military chief said Thursday he had ordered troops to expand the area under Israeli control in southern Lebanon, as the country's ongoing operation against Hezbollah intensified. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. [Continue Reading]
Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war?
Hezbollah has been attacking Israel as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut. [Continue Reading]
Israeli military issues evacuation order for southern Beirut amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah
The conflict in Lebanon escalated dramatically today as the Israeli military issued a sweeping evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs, a region predominantly controlled by the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah. This directive follows a series of deadly airstrikes initiated by Israel, which responded to Hezbollah's recent rocket attacks on northern Israel. The ongoing violence has prompted fears of a significant and widening war in the region, as tensions continue to rise. Israeli military sources have urged residents to "save your lives, evacuate your homes immediately," a stark warning accompanied by reports of relentless bombardments across southern Lebanon. The evacuation order covers... [Continue Reading]
Beirut under threat in rapidly widening war
The US–Israeli campaign against Iran continues to expand, with Israeli evacuation orders across the southern suburbs of Beirut raising fears in the rapidly widening war. [Continue Reading]
Israel orders more than 500,000 people to evacuate Beirut’s southern suburbs
Residents fled Lebanese capital in panic before assaults on claimed Hezbollah targets while Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacksMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael has launched massive strikes against the southern suburbs of Beirut just hours after its military ordered the entire population of the area – more than 500,000 people – to evacuate immediately.The Israel Defense Forces had told all residents of the area to “save your lives and evacuate your homes immediately”, prompting an exodus of the Lebanese capital’s population in scenes of panic, before its warplanes launched strikes against what it claimed were Hezbollah targets in the... [Continue Reading]
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
Israel kills more than 100 Lebanese as it commands Beirut residents to flee
More than 38,000 Syrians flee Lebanon for Syria, as mounting violence causes displacement across the Middle East and beyond. [Continue Reading]
Middle East conflict escalates as Israel warns Beirut residents amid military actions against Hezbollah and Iran
The conflict in the Middle East is intensifying, with recent military actions drawing significant international attention. Six days after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, reports indicate escalating tensions, marked by explosions in Iran, Qatar, the UAE, and Lebanon. Amid these developments, Israel has issued warnings to residents in southern Beirut, advising them to evacuate as military operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah appear imminent. This escalation reflects a complex mixture of geopolitical ambitions and national security concerns that are reverberating across the region. As the situation unfolds, Israel's military has directed residents in Hezbollah-controlled areas of Beirut to... [Continue Reading]
'We will dismantle the stronghold of Hezbollah': Israel's permanent representative to UN
Danny Danon, Israel's permanent representative to the United Nations, told FRANCE 24 that Israel "will not allow Hezbollah to attack our civilians" and "will dismantle the stronghold of Hezbollah", following an unprecedented warning to residents to evacuate all of Beirut's southern suburbs. He added that Israel has "no desire to attack anyone" but "will do whatever is necessary in order to dismantle the capabilities of Hezbollah". [Continue Reading]
Israel’s Smotrich threatens Beirut suburbs amid evacuation orders
Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire Dahiyeh area of Lebanon's capital, home to hundreds of thousands. [Continue Reading]
Traffic chaos in Beirut as Israel issues forced evacuation order
Beirut’s roads are blocked with heavy traffic after Israel issued a forced evacuation order for hundreds of thousands. [Continue Reading]
Israel orders people to leave swathe of Beirut
Israel warned residents to leave Beirut's southern suburbs, including Hezbollah-controlled areas, on Thursday, prompting an exodus from a swathe of the capital, which a far-right Israeli minister said would soon resemble parts of Gaza. Suggesting a major escalation looms in Israel's offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah, an Israeli military spokesperson told residents of the southern suburbs to move east and north, posting a map showing four large districts of the capital he said they must leave. [Continue Reading]
Live: Israel tells people to leave swathes of Beirut
The US president says the son of assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamanei would be "unacceptable" to him, as an evacuation order in Lebanon sparks panic. [Continue Reading]
'Very tense situation here': Israel's fresh strikes hit Beirut
Lebanon was dragged into the conflict on Monday, when the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah attacked Israel to avenge the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strikes that launched the war. Israel responded with air strikes and sent ground troops into some Lebanese border villages, and told residents of a large area of south Lebanon to leave in anticipation of military operations there. FRANCE 24's Senior reporter Catherine Norris Trent reports from Beirut, Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
Aftermath following overnight Israeli strikes on south Beirut
Crews cleared rubble in Beirut’s southern suburbs after overnight Israeli strikes, Lebanese state media reported. [Continue Reading]
Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, at least 72 killed in 4 days
Israel's attacks on Lebanon entered a fourth day on Thursday, after Israeli forces pushed into several border towns and conducted air strikes targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. AFPTV footage showed smoke rising after a strike hit the Hezbollah stronghold of south Beirut early Thursday. Lebanese authorities announced at least 72 people killed, 437 wounded and 83,000 displaced from their homes since Monday. [Continue Reading]
Live updates: Israel continues assault on Tehran, Beirut; Iran denies launching missile at Turkey
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon intensified, and countries including Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia reported fresh attacks. [Continue Reading]
Israeli settlers reportedly increase attacks on Palestinian communities in the West Bank amid regional military tensions
In a significant escalation of violence, Israeli settlers have reportedly intensified their attacks on Palestinian communities in the West Bank amidst the backdrop of the recent military confrontations involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. These developments have led to a dire situation for residents in affected areas, particularly in villages like Duma, where the threat of violence from settlers is palpable. Residents have expressed fears that settlers pose a greater immediate danger than the missiles that have been fired at Israeli targets from across the region. Thabet Mosallam, a 24-year-old resident of Duma, recounted a recent incident where debris... [Continue Reading]
On the ground: Israel escalates attacks across Lebanon
The Israeli military said it launched targeted attacks in Lebanon at the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. Lebanon has reported 72 deaths since Monday and the bombings have forced tens of thousands to leave their homes. FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris Trent has more from Beirut. [Continue Reading]
Israeli strikes hit Beirut amid threats on Iranian officials in Lebanon
Israeli forces pound Beirut's southern suburbs as Iran warns against targeting embassy. [Continue Reading]
On the Ground in Beirut
Our Beirut bureau chief, Christina Goldbaum, reports on the escalating conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Israel’s military seizes areas of southern Lebanon and carries out bombings. [Continue Reading]
Iran war live updates: Mark Carney doesn’t rule out Canada joining war; Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran
This liveblog is closed. Follow live coverage of the Middle East crisis here Iran says it has targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned “separatist groups” against action in the widening war.Tehran said on Thursday it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups “opposed to the revolution”, as reports said the US was looking to arm Kurdish militias to infiltrate Iran.We will not tolerate them in any way. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Israeli military issues evacuation orders for civilians in southern Lebanon amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, the Israeli military has issued urgent evacuation orders to civilians living in large parts of southern Lebanon. Residents are being instructed to leave their homes immediately and relocate north of the Litani River, in anticipation of intensified military operations against Hezbollah. This directive highlights the increasing tensions and rising violence in the region, which have drawn widespread international concern. The current hostilities began earlier this week, following a series of US-Israeli airstrikes. Since combat operations commenced, approximately tens of thousands of individuals have already been displaced within... [Continue Reading]
Israeli military conducts air strikes on Iranian assets and Lebanon following missile launches from Hezbollah
The Israeli military has initiated a significant wave of air strikes targeting Iranian assets and infrastructure, alongside attacks in Lebanon, according to recent reports. This escalation follows earlier missile launches from Lebanese territory, attributed to Hezbollah, which triggered air raid alerts in various locations within Israel. On March 4th, the Israeli military confirmed it had engaged in operations aimed at Iranian launch sites, aerial defense systems, and associated infrastructure. As the first reports emerged, air raid sirens sounded across multiple regions in Israel, including Metula, a town bordering Lebanon. Witnesses reported hearing loud blasts associated with missile interceptions, although no... [Continue Reading]
Israeli airstrikes in Beirut reportedly kill at least 11 amid ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran
Explosions erupted in Beirut, Lebanon, as Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed at least 11 individuals in various locations, including Baalbek and areas south of the capital. This military escalation marks the fifth day of hostilities within the context of a broader war involving Israel and Iran, which has raised international concerns regarding safety and stability in the region. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced complete control of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for global oil and gas supplies. They warned that any vessels attempting to navigate these waters would face potential missile threats or drone attacks. This assertion underscores... [Continue Reading]
Israel uses Iron Beam laser defense system to intercept Hezbollah rockets amid rising regional tensions
In a significant escalation of ongoing regional tensions, Israel has for the first time employed its Iron Beam laser defense system to intercept rockets fired by Hezbollah. This development follows a surge in rocket attacks from Hezbollah, which is considered an Iranian proxy in the region. The incident occurred as Iranian-backed forces launched strikes aimed at Israeli positions in a protracted conflict that has seen increasing hostilities in recent days. The Iron Beam system allows Israel to target incoming projectiles using advanced laser technology. Recent footage disclosed shows a laser beam striking projectiles mid-air, resulting in their explosion before reaching... [Continue Reading]
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill at least 31 in response to Hezbollah rocket fire following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader
In a significant escalation of military conflict, Israeli airstrikes targeted areas in Lebanon following rocket fire from Hezbollah, resulting in at least 31 confirmed casualties according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The strikes, which hit Beirut’s southern suburbs and other locations, were described as a retaliation for Hezbollah's attacks launched in response to the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Residents of affected neighborhoods fled as explosions reverberated throughout the capital. The Israeli military confirmed that the operations focused on known Hezbollah sites, with additional reports indicating that projectiles from Lebanon landed in open areas within northern Israel.... [Continue Reading]
Tens of Thousands of Lebanese Civilians Evacuate Beirut Amid Israeli Airstrikes and Rising Tensions
In a significant escalation of hostilities, tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians are reportedly evacuating from various neighborhoods in Beirut following a series of Israeli airstrikes and forced displacement orders. This crisis has unfolded amid heightened tensions, including a recent retaliatory attack on Israel by Hezbollah, a major political and military actor in Lebanon. Eyewitness reports from Al Jazeera indicate that heavy traffic has taken over the streets as residents attempt to flee the violence. Residents have described the atmosphere as tense, with many feeling compelled to leave their homes in fear of further attacks. Al Jazeera’s correspondence highlighted the... [Continue Reading]
