Israeli strikes rock Beirut suburbs as war enters fifth day
Israel said it had expanded its military operations in Lebanon
Dubai: Smoke billowed above damaged buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli air strikes hit the Haret Hreik neighbourhood, a known stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The attack came as the widening Middle East conflict entered its fifth day, raising fears of further regional escalation.
Residents were seen inspecting the rubble and damaged structures after the strike, while emergency teams searched through the debris and assessed the extent of the destruction. According to reports, at least 11 people were killed in the latest wave of attacks.
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Israel said it had expanded its military operations in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah-linked sites and areas believed to be used by the group. Among the areas struck was the vicinity around Lebanon’s presidential palace in Beirut.
The strikes come amid growing tensions across the region following the ongoing conflict involving Israel, Iran and allied groups. With violence spreading across multiple fronts, international calls for restraint have intensified as civilians continue to bear the brunt of the escalating hostilities.
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