As we were preparing to go live on air, the southern suburbs of Beirut were hit with intense Israeli airstrikes, starting a night of constant bombings. A young woman living in the area received evacuation orders just before the strikes, leaving her family’s home in one of the targeted zones.
The airstrikes, targeting Hezbollah, were some of the most sustained and intense witnessed in the suburbs. Secondary explosions lit the night sky, signaling the destruction unfolding in the densely populated area. The fear of a destructive conflict, similar to that of Gaza, looms over the city.
With the constant buzz of Israeli drones overhead, the city braces for more strikes. The uncertainty and fear for the residents of Beirut during this prolonged conflict are palpable.
Questions remain about casualties, evacuations, and the fate of homes as the night wears on. The resilience of the people of Beirut in the face of such devastation is truly remarkable.