On a fateful Sunday evening, Beirut was rocked by a series of explosions that sent hundreds of residents fleeing from their homes. The blasts were reported shortly after Israel announced a targeted military operation against sites linked to the financial infrastructure of Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group. As the situation unfolded, panic spread across the Lebanese capital, illustrating the escalating tensions in the region.
Eyewitness accounts described scenes of chaos as people rushed to safety amid the explosions that began in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The Israeli military, through spokesperson Daniel Hagari, indicated that evacuation warnings were being issued for certain areas of the city, particularly those near locations believed to be used for financing Hezbollah's activities.
The strikes targeted key financial operations associated with Hezbollah, including branches of the Al-Qard al-Hassan lending association. This organization is often used by Hezbollah to support its financial needs and has become a focal point in the ongoing conflict, with Israel aiming to disrupt its economic capabilities.
As the situation escalated, the Lebanese health ministry reported a tragic toll: at least 2,464 individuals have been killed due to Israeli airstrikes, while over 11,530 have sustained injuries. With both sides entrenched in a bitter confrontation, the prospect of a peaceful resolution seems increasingly distant.
- Evacuations and warnings were issued for residents in southern Beirut.
- Hezbollah's financial operations are under siege as Israel intensifies its military response.
- The civilian toll continues to rise, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.
