Israeli Airstrikes Target Southern Beirut Suburbs

Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Beirut early Wednesday morning, just after an evacuation order for a building in the area. The Israeli military reported that 50 projectiles were fired from Lebanon, with significant casualties reported, including at least 15 deaths in the town of Qana from previous strikes. This escalation follows U.S. criticism of Israel's extensive military operations in the region, which have resulted in over 42,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. Israeli forces are specifically aiming at Hezbollah strongholds, and the UN has expressed concerns about the humanitarian impact of these ongoing military actions. The U.S. has communicated its concerns to Israel regarding the bombing campaign, urging for a reconsideration of tactics. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has vowed to increase its attacks on Israel in retaliation for the strikes.