Israel launched heavy airstrikes on southern Beirut overnight and early Sunday, claiming that it was aiming at Hezbollah. They were among the most intense incidents that have occurred since the militant group and Israel went into conflict.
As the anniversary of the October 7 attacks approaches, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that his country is fighting on seven fronts, including Hezbollah and Iran. After Iran launched a missile barrage last Tuesday, the area is still waiting for Israel to respond.
Israel said that it has encircled a refugee camp in the northern region of Gaza in response to indications that Hamas is reorganizing. Hospital officials reported that strikes on a central Gaza mosque killed at least 25 people in a separate incident. The Israeli military reported that Hamas was located within the compound.
The most recent Israeli operations have forced hundreds of Palestinians to flee the Gaza Strip once again. The government in Lebanon claims to have killed over 1,400 people and displaced over 1 million, postponing the school year.
