The IDF confirmed the strike, saying fighter jets fired missiles at Hezbollah’s “intelligence headquarters.”
A new heavy Israeli strike in the south of Beirut on Monday night shows footage that has come to light on social networks. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike, saying warplanes fired missiles at Hezbollah’s “intelligence headquarters.”
The strike comes less than an hour after the Israeli army ordered the evacuation of two buildings.
Great explosion in the suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/Env57pZwrJ
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The Israeli military spokesman issued an evacuation order, calling on residents to leave specific buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Some of the buildings are located in the Burj al Barajneh borough, which is located between Rafik Hariri International Airport and the city of Haret Hraik.
#عاجل ‼️ Urgent warning to the residents of the southern suburbs in Burj Al-Barajneh and Hadith Beirut, specifically in the buildings marked on the maps and those adjacent to them:
🔴You are near the facilities and interests of Hezbollah.
🔴 For your health and safety, your family members are on you… pic.twitter.com/A76cSXo4PE— افیخای ادرعی (@AvichayAdraee) October 7, 2024
The cordon is tightening in Lebanon as Israel launches attacks against Hezbollah in the south by land, sea and air, appearing ready to expand ground operations. The Israeli military announced on Monday that it would soon launch operations on Lebanon’s southern coast, with the air force playing an active role. The army announced that it will soon be involved in operations against Hezbollah Israeli Navy.
The Israeli military has warned residents to stay away from beaches south of the Awali River, as well as fishermen to stay away from the area in a 36-mile stretch.
Source :Skai
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