Thick plumes of smoke were visible in the sky above the capital’s southern suburbs, as reported by a recent photo. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that they are conducting strikes on Hezbollah targets in multiple southern suburbs of Beirut. Further details of the operation are expected to be released soon.
Residents in the affected areas have been advised to evacuate several neighborhoods and buildings in the southern suburbs as a precautionary measure. The IDF has indicated that strikes are imminent and urged residents to move away from locations near 'dangerous facilities belonging to Hezbollah.'
Notably, evacuation orders were disseminated by the Israeli military on social media between midnight and 3 a.m. local time, a period when many individuals are likely asleep. This timing underscores the urgency and seriousness of the situation.
It is important to note that an estimated 1 million people in Lebanon have been displaced in recent weeks, with thousands seeking refuge in Beirut. Some have found shelter in schools located on the outskirts of the city's southern suburbs, highlighting the impact of the ongoing conflict on civilian populations.
