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Israeli Strikes Rock Beirut: Explosions, Evacuations and a Whole Lot of Questions!

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Is Beirut sleeping? Not since last night! Explosions shake the city as Israeli strikes target Hezbollah, leaving locals wondering what's next!

In a rare and intense escalation, the heart of Beirut has become the latest battlefield in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Over the past few weeks, Israel has been ramping up airstrikes in Lebanon, particularly in areas dominated by the militant group. However, the recent overnight strikes have taken many by surprise, hitting central Beirut and reportedly killing nine individuals, including medical personnel linked to Hezbollah. Video footage captured by local journalists illustrates the chaos, with large explosions lighting up the skyline of Lebanon's capital.

Residents of Beirut found themselves jolted awake by the blasts, their sleep interrupted by the reminder of the violence that has gripped their country. The sound of sirens and explosions combined to create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. Many are left wondering how the conflict could escalate even further and what it means for everyday life in the city. In response to Israel's military actions, Hezbollah has vowed to push back and retaliate, raising tensions to new heights.

As the situation unfolds, Israeli soldiers have suffered casualties, further intensifying the conflict. Reports indicate that at least eight Israeli soldiers were killed in recent exchanges near the southern border. In the chaos that ensued, Israeli authorities ordered the evacuation of several towns in southern Lebanon, urging residents to leave as airstrikes and ground operations continued. The fear of a wider conflict looms large over the region, as both sides brace for what might come next.

For those unfamiliar with the situation, it's a reminder that Lebanon has been a focal point for geopolitical tensions in the Middle East for decades. The intertwining local and international dynamics have always put the region at the mercy of larger powers. Interestingly, Hezbollah, classified as a terrorist organization by several countries including the U.S. and Canada, operates with both social and military agendas. It provides various services to Lebanon’s Shia community while also maintaining a powerful militia. As the days pass, one can only hope for a resolution before Beirut becomes the epicenter of an even larger conflict.

On a fun note, did you know that Beirut is often referred to as the "Paris of the Middle East"? With its vibrant nightlife and rich history, the city might just host the best hummus and tabbouleh outside of the Mediterranean! Sadly, those delightful dishes seem a world away amid the sounds of conflict. Let's keep our fingers crossed for peace and a return to normalcy for Beirut's bustling streets!

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7 Hezbollah affiliates killed in rare Israeli strike on central Beirut (Globalnews.ca)

Israel has been pounding areas of Lebanon where the militant group Hezbollah has a strong presence since late September, but has rarely struck in the heart ...

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Israeli strikes kill nine in central Beirut as blasts heard across ... (The Guardian)

Medical centre is target of second attack on central city this week after eight IDF soldiers killed on frontier.

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Video shows major explosions in Beirut | CNN (CNN)

At least six people have died in a strike on central Beirut, according to the Lebanese health ministry. A CNN team on the ground heard loud explosions just ...

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Israel attacks heart of Beirut as Hezbollah pushes back in southern ... (Aljazeera.com)

Israel's military kills nine in attack on central Beirut as eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern ground offensive.

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Israel's overnight Beirut strikes leave Lebanese sleepless (NBC News)

Israeli strikes on Beirut are leaving residents of Lebanon's capital unable to sleep and fearing what's next in the conflict with Hezbollah and Iran.

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Israel Presses Ahead With Lebanon Incursion After Strikes On Beirut ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

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Nine killed in Israeli attack on Beirut apartment, says Lebanese ... (Sky News)

The Hezbollah-linked Islamic Health Authority said in a statement earlier that seven of its staff, including two medics, were killed in the attack.

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Israel orders evacuation of southern Lebanese city as Beirut strikes ... (The Guardian)

People of Nabatieh are told to leave, adding to mass displacement, and multiple airstrikes are heard in capital.

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Israel launches Beirut strikes, orders more evacuations in southern ... (Aljazeera.com)

Medics among those killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut as Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli positions near border.

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Rare Israeli strike in central Beirut kills 7 as troops battle Hezbollah (CityNews Toronto)

An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in central Beirut killed seven Hezbollah-affiliated civilian first responders.

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Israeli airstrike kills 9 in Beirut as invasion of Lebanon broadens (Los Angeles Times)

An Israeli airstrike hit Beirut's center Thursday, killing at least nine people and wounding 14 others, as the Israeli military announced evacuation orders ...

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Israel unleashes major strikes near Beirut as Lebanon campaign ... (The Washington Post)

In Lebanon, Israeli attacks hit medics, Lebanese soldiers and caused massive explosions in Beirut's southern suburbs.

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Massive blasts in Beirut after renewed Israeli air strikes (BBC News)

Explosions are seen close to Beirut's airport as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Beirut strikes target potential new Hezbollah chief, Israeli official says (CNN)

Israel's war cabinet is weighing its response after Iran launched its largest-ever attack on the country. Follow for live updates.

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Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Beirut kills 9 as troops battle ... (ABC News)

Lebanon's Health Ministry says an Israeli airstrike on an apartment in central Beirut has killed nine people.

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Beirut residents reeling after Israel strikes urban core (The Globe and Mail)

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Israel bombards Beirut after deadliest West Bank strike in decades (FRANCE 24)

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Israeli air strikes shake Beirut in expanding campaign against ... (Financial Times)

Israel's military conducted multiple heavy air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs overnight, in one of its most violent raids on the Lebanese capital in ...

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Moment giant explosions seen near Beirut airport (BBC News)

Footage appears to show the blasts close to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.

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Israel launches intense attacks on Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut's ... (The Guardian)

Reports suggest the strikes on Dahiyeh were targeting Hashem Safieddine, who is seen as the most likely candidate to replace Hassan Nasrallah.

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Israel-Iran live updates: Beirut strikes target new Hezbollah leader ... (NBC News)

Follow NBC News' live coverage as the IDF targets Hezbollah leaders in Beirut and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei speaks after missile attack.

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Israel Stages Massive Beirut Strikes Targeting Hezbollah Leaders (BNN)

Israel carried out huge bombing raids overnight near Beirut airport aimed at Hezbollah commanders and facilities, as the US and its allies warned of ...

Israeli airstrike hits a medical center in central Beirut (NPR)

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Israel rocks Beirut with huge attack and cuts off main Lebanon-Syria ... (Aljazeera.com)

Israel hits Beirut's southern suburbs with its largest attack yet and cuts off a vital escape route into Syria.

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Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off a key ... (ABC News)

Friday's strike about 60 kilometers (37 miles) to the east along the Lebanon-Syria border led to the closure of the road near the busy Masnaa Border Crossing.

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Intense Israeli attacks on south Beirut leave carnage and terror (Aljazeera.com)

Consecutive Israeli attacks devastate areas in the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs. · Flames and smoke rise from Israeli airstrikes in Dahiyeh, Beirut, ...

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Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off a key ... (WABC-TV)

Israel carried out massive airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut and another that cut off the main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria.

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Khamenei says Iran's allies 'will not back down' in war with Israel (Al-Monitor)

Iran's supreme leader vowed in a rare address on Friday that his allies around the region would keep fighting Israel, as he defended his country's missile ...

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Lebanon: At the scene after Israel strikes central Beirut (BBC News)

An apparent attempted assassination tore through a Beirut tower block, far from Hezbollah's base.

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Israeli airstrikes into southern suburbs of Beirut cut off key crossing ... (PBS NewsHour)

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