Fresh Israeli Strikes Hit Lebanon Amid Escalation

Fresh Israeli Strikes Hit Lebanon Amid Escalation

Beirut's southern suburbs and south Lebanon faced fresh Israeli strikes on Tuesday (Mar 10), following evacuation warnings and a UN report of over 100,000 displaced people in a single day. The conflict, triggered by Iran-backed Hezbollah's response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, has seen Israel launch multiple waves of attacks and ground troops deploy near the border. Smoke rose from targeted areas, including the southern suburbs of Beirut, where Hezbollah holds influence, while the Israeli military emphasized striking Hezbollah infrastructure. In Lebanon's south, strikes were reported in Abbassiyeh near Tyre and Sidon, among other areas. Lebanese authorities report significant casualties and displacement, with over 660,000 people registered as displaced, including 120,000 sheltering in official locations. The UN noted a faster displacement pace compared to 2024. Meanwhile, families like Fatima Shehadeh and Malak Jaber recount their harrowing escapes, highlighting the human cost of the conflict. President Joseph Aoun and Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed border control, while Hezbollah vowed to defend its presence. Additionally, the last residents of Alma al-Shaab village near the Israeli border fled after defying evacuation orders, marking a grim new chapter in the ongoing conflict.