Credited from: ALJAZEERA
Israel has intensified its military operations, conducting airstrikes across Beirut, where at least six people have died from recent attacks. The incident included destruction in the Bashoura neighborhood, followed by widespread reports of explosions that shook the city. Notably, the attacks began after Israel issued warnings to evacuate areas it planned to target due to alleged Hezbollah affiliations. As a result, the Lebanese capital has been experiencing severe disruptions and escalating violence since March 2, when Hezbollah joined the conflict following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to Aljazeera, Reuters, and India Times.
Eyewitness accounts and reports indicate that multiple bombings affected civilian infrastructure, with devastating repercussions. The Israeli military maintains that these strikes target Hezbollah's operational capabilities and finances, which they claim are critical in supporting military actions against Israel. The airstrikes have resulted in unprecedented casualties, with Lebanon's health ministry reporting at least 912 fatalities, including 111 children, and thousands more wounded. Over the past fortnight, more than a million people have been forcibly displaced within Lebanon, according to reports from BBC, Reuters, and Aljazeera.
Significant destruction has been reported in various neighborhoods of Beirut, with entire buildings reduced to rubble by precision strikes. These attacks have followed a disastrous pattern observed over the past two weeks, with notable incidents involving missile strikes in the heart of the city. Aljazeera filmed the chaos, illustrating the widespread damage and the desperate conditions faced by displaced families. The Israeli military continues to assert its commitment to targeting Hezbollah financing, which it argues is crucial for the militia's military ambitions, indicating that this conflict may continue to escalate with further civilian impact as reported by Aljazeera, Reuters, and BBC.