Television journalist Ali Hashem posted a video of southern Beirut shrouded in smoke. The Israeli military claimed to have killed Hamas leader Ahmed Fahd in southern Syria. Israeli fighter jets bombarded Beirut’s southern suburbs, leading to evacuations. The IDF intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. Hospitals in Beirut’s southern suburbs were evacuated due to Israeli strikes. Israel’s attacks in Lebanon escalated, targeting Hezbollah’s headquarters. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the strikes and cut short his US visit. Tens of thousands protested in Iran and Yemen against Israeli attacks. UN Secretary-General Guterres called for a ceasefire in the Middle East. This escalation of violence raises concerns about the potential involvement of Iran and the United States.
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