IDF issues evacuation warning for southern Beirut
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued fresh evacuation orders for several parts of southern Beirut. The warning targeted residents of the Haret Hreik, Burj al-Barajneh, and Hadath Gharb areas, citing the proximity to Hezbollah facilities. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee emphasized that the army would take action against these targets in the near future.
Lebanon’s hospitals ‘overwhelmed’ by injured patients
Lebanon’s healthcare system is struggling with an influx of injured patients from the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concern over the rising death toll and overwhelming pressure on hospitals. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported casualties from Israeli strikes in Beirut, urging for de-escalation to avoid further catastrophe.
Five dead in Israeli strike targeting central Beirut building
An Israeli air strike in central Beirut resulted in five fatalities and eight injuries, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strike hit an apartment in the Bashoura district, causing significant damage near key governmental and diplomatic buildings. The attack, which targeted Hezbollah’s health unit, underscores escalating tensions in the region.