On Saturday, airstrikes struck southern Beirut shortly after an urgent warning was issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for residents of two buildings to evacuate. The IDF claimed that the buildings were in close proximity to Hezbollah facilities and assets, although it remains unclear if the strikes specifically targeted these identified buildings.
Television footage captured a large cloud of smoke billowing from the city, highlighting the intensity of the airstrikes. The IDF spokesperson emphasized the importance of immediate evacuation for the safety of residents and their families, instructing them to move at least 500 meters away from the buildings in question.
