Intense Clashes in Beirut as Israel Launches Airstrikes
Thick smoke plumes rise from Beirut's southern suburbs following a series of Israeli airstrikes, sparking renewed tensions in the region.
Tensions escalated in Beirut on Tuesday as thick columns of smoke billowed from the city's southern suburbs, the result of a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting purported Hezbollah weapons depots and infrastructure.
The Israeli military confirmed it had carried out the attacks, stating that they were a response to recent rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel. Residents of Beirut's southern neighborhoods reported hearing multiple explosions and seeing plumes of smoke rising from the affected areas.
The Lebanese government condemned the strikes, with Prime Minister Najib Mikati calling them a
Source: Al Jazeera
