Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Thursday as Israel launched consecutive strikes on a Hezbollah stronghold in south Beirut. Journalists in the area reported hearing “several explosions” as more than 10 strikes hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital.
The Israeli military had ordered residents of the Hadath neighbourhood to evacuate prior to the strikes. The attacks come amid heightened tensions in the region, with US President Joe Biden expressing hope that further escalation could be avoided. Biden stated on Thursday that he does not believe there will be an all-out war in the Middle East.
The strikes on the Hezbollah stronghold in south Beirut have raised concerns about the potential for further violence and instability in the region. The situation remains fluid and the international community is closely monitoring developments.
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