The Israeli military has launched strikes on the Dahiyeh area in southern Beirut after warning residents in the suburbs of Hadath, Haret Hreik, and Borj el-Barajneh to evacuate immediately.
Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued the warning in Arabic via social media, stating that these areas contain Hezbollah-linked infrastructure. The message included a map of potential targets, indicating that airstrikes may be imminent.
Since a ceasefire with Hezbollah went into effect in November 2024, Israel has carried out several limited strikes in southern Beirut, but the latest warning suggests a broader offensive may be underway.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that his government is coordinating with "clans" in Gaza that oppose Hamas. However, he stopped short of confirming reports that Israel is arming these groups.
In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have killed four journalists at Al-Ahli Hospital (also known as the Baptist Hospital) in Gaza City. At least 52 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Strip today alone.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced it would resume aid distribution at two locations in Gaza after suspending operations yesterday due to violence. In recent days, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed or wounded while trying to access food and medical aid.
According to Gaza's Health Ministry, at least 54,607 Palestinians have been killed and 125,341 wounded since Israel launched its war on Gaza.