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'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut

'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut

Summary

People in southern Beirut are leaving their homes due to Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah areas. Israel has ordered evacuations, affecting hundreds of thousands of people in Lebanon. Residents are worried and trying to find shelter as strikes continue.

Key Facts

  • Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on Beirut, especially in the southern suburbs.
  • The strikes targeted areas linked to Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group.
  • Israel told people in Lebanon, including in southern Beirut, to evacuate their homes.
  • The evacuation orders are affecting hundreds of thousands of residents.
  • Many families are spending nights on the streets or in cars due to lack of shelter.
  • Israel's strikes aimed at Hezbollah's facilities, including UAV storage sites.
  • Nearly 96,000 people are registered at displacement centers across Lebanon.
  • This conflict is a continuation of tensions following a ceasefire ending in November 2024.

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