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Israel Launches Seventh Airstrike on Beirut's Southern Suburbs Amid Rising Tensions
Seventh Airstrike Hits Southern Beirut
Israel has conducted its seventh airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. This latest attack follows a series of strikes that began on Monday, with the most recent one occurring approximately 30 minutes ago. While no casualties have been reported, the situation in Beirut remains highly tense as residents grapple with the ongoing conflict.
Tens of Thousands Displaced Amid Escalating Military Campaign
The ongoing Israeli airstrikes have led to the displacement of tens of thousands of people in Beirut alone. Many of these individuals have fled from southern Lebanon and are now living in hotels or cars. Israeli officials have stated their intent to continue targeting Hezbollah, separate from their operations in Iran, and earlier targeted an Iranian Quds Force commander in Beirut. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has declared that the military campaign in Lebanon 'needs to end with a different reality entirely,' indicating a prolonged period of escalation for weeks to come.
*Source: YouTube: Al Jazeera English (2026-03-24)*
