A series of explosions shook Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Saturday amid continued clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli troops in the Lebanon border area. Israel targeted the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, resulting in a blast and smoke seen in the southern suburbs. Reports emerged of a Hamas leader being killed, along with three family members, in an Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Tripoli. The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for certain areas in Beirut as tensions continued to escalate.
Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Damascus to discuss regional developments, following a rare public sermon by Iran’s supreme leader condemning Israel’s actions. Hundreds of Australians and South Korean citizens were evacuated from Lebanon as the conflict intensified.
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon confirmed Israel’s request to relocate but stated that they would not leave their positions despite the escalating situation. Deaths continued to rise on both sides, with thousands of Palestinians and Lebanese reported to have been killed or injured in the ongoing conflict.
The UK-chartered a final flight for British nationals to leave Lebanon on Sunday, while the US conducted airstrikes in Yemen targeting Houthi rebels. The conflict has spread beyond borders, with airstrikes reported in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen, resulting in widespread devastation and a growing humanitarian crisis in the region. Peace efforts are overshadowed by the escalating violence, leaving civilians in the crossfire and sparking concerns about the future of the Middle East.
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