Israel conducted new airstrikes in Beirut on Saturday, resulting in blasts in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. The Israeli military warned residents to evacuate before they conducted strikes on specific buildings in the area. The strikes were part of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with reports suggesting that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was targeted but survived. Israeli media reported that the strikes were aimed at killing Nasrallah, an important ally of Iran.
The strikes resulted in casualties, with at least six people killed and 91 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Hezbollah responded by bombing cities in northern Israel in retaliation. The escalation of conflict has raised fears of an even deadlier conflict, with Israeli airstrikes having killed more than 700 people in Lebanon this week.
The US has called for a ceasefire and urged Israel to adjust its forces in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who approved the strike, has faced protests for his handling of the conflict. The UN has also called for a ceasefire, stating that Gaza remains the epicenter of violence. Iran has condemned the airstrikes and warned of a dangerous escalation in the conflict.
As the situation escalates, countries like Canada are helping their citizens leave Lebanon, urging them to evacuate as soon as possible. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to pose a significant threat to stability in the region, with potential for further violence and casualties.
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