Israeli airstrikes targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight, marking the most intense bombardment of the Lebanese capital since Israel escalated its campaign against Hezbollah last month. Explosions echoed across the city, with bright flashes visible from kilometers away.
Residents described the violence as unprecedented, with Hanan Abdullah from Burj al-Barajneh saying, “Buildings were shaking… there were so many strikes we couldn’t count.” Videos circulating on social media showed fresh damage to the highway connecting Beirut’s airport to downtown.
Beirut tonight 👇
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) October 5, 2024
Whatever's remained of Hezbollah is being eliminated. pic.twitter.com/odeATZhtcI
Israel announced it struck Hezbollah’s weapons facilities in the area, but Lebanese officials did not disclose the extent of the damage. This escalation coincides with the anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas, which left around 1,200 people dead.
More calls for intifada as an anti-Israel march marking Oct. 7 pauses outside the Israeli consulate in Toronto. Thousands are participating in the event. pic.twitter.com/J8NStEkVQz
— Beth Baisch 📸 (@BethBaisch) October 5, 2024
In parallel, Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza has reportedly resulted in nearly 42,000 Palestinian deaths. As tensions rise, Israel has intensified its operations against Hezbollah, aiming to ensure the safety of its northern citizens, while Hezbollah’s leadership faces significant challenges following recent Israeli strikes.
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