Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut Suburbs as Smoke Rises Over Lebanese Capital

Israeli airstrikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, sending plumes of smoke rising over the Lebanese capital. Television footage broadcast by AFPTV showed the smoke billowing from the southern districts of the city, an area where the pro-Iranian militant group Hezbollah maintains a strong presence. The strikes represent an escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been engaged in cross-border fighting since the Gaza war began in October 2023.