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Lebanon on High Alert as Israel Escalates Aerial Assaults

A residential building in Beirut’s southern districts suffered a direct hit in the late afternoon, leaving it severely damaged. The three-storey structure was situated mere metres from the Rafik Hariri University Hospital, where chaotic scenes unfolded as people were rushed to safety, shrouded in dust and soot. Footage from the aftermath revealed the devastating consequences of the strike.

In a disturbing escalation, the southern suburbs of Beirut were subjected to a total of seven aerial attacks, with further strikes reported in other areas. The relentless bombardment shows no signs of abating, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the region.

The sudden and intense Israeli campaign has left many residents reeling, despite warnings issued by Israeli authorities about impending strikes on specific neighbourhoods and areas. The reality is that civilians, including those displaced from other parts of the country, are bearing the brunt of the conflict. Many had sought refuge in Beirut, hoping to escape the violence, only to find themselves caught in the crossfire.

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