Beirut's skies filled with smoke Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah strongholds in southern suburbs, marking one of the heaviest daytime attacks since September. Over 20 casualties were reported in Mount Lebanon province alone, per Lebanese health officials. Footage shared online showed multi-story buildings collapsing into dust clouds 🏙️💥.
🚨 Civilians Caught in Crossfire
Hezbollah retaliated with drone strikes on northern Israel, hitting a residential building in Nahariya and a kindergarten near Haifa (thankfully evacuated). Israel claims it warns civilians via social media before strikes, accusing Hezbollah of using 'human shields' – a charge the group denies. Over 3,200 Lebanese and 100 Israelis have died in the year-long conflict, per official counts.
🌍 Wider Impact & Global Concerns
The fighting – ignited by the Gaza war – has displaced thousands in Beirut's southern suburbs since September. Hezbollah claims it's forced Israeli troops to retreat from parts of southern Lebanon, while Israel insists it's 'dismantling' militant infrastructure. With 55 projectiles reportedly fired into Israel on Tuesday alone, analysts fear a broader regional escalation could be imminent.
