A series of powerful blasts has shaken Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, with BBC reporters on the ground confirming multiple explosions in the city’s southern suburbs and central area. The Israeli military claims responsibility, stating they carried out “precise strikes” on Lebanese territory.
Key Developments:
- Three Explosions in Dahieh: Southern suburbs of Beirut hit, with a fourth blast reported near central Beirut.
- Ground Fighting Intensifies: IDF and Hezbollah report clashes in southern Lebanon, a day after Israel launched its invasion.
- Israeli Casualties: Eight soldiers killed in combat, marking the first reported Israeli fatalities inside Lebanon since the invasion began.
- Escalating Tensions: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows Iran will “pay” after Tuesday’s missile strikes on Israel, which numbered around 180.
- Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds: Lebanese officials report over 1,000 deaths and approximately one million displaced individuals in the past two weeks.
The situation remains volatile, with tensions between Israel and Lebanon continuing to escalate. Stay tuned for further updates.
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