Following Israel’s evacuation directive, large explosions have occurred in Beirut, intensifying the conflict in the region. Read more about the unfolding situation.
A significant explosion has occurred in Beirut following a warning from the Israeli military for residents to evacuate a southern suburb.
A BBC reporter at the scene reports hearing six explosions while drones fly overhead.
This comes after additional Israeli strikes on the city today, while Hezbollah has launched dozens of rockets into northern Israel.
Two senior Hamas members were confirmed killed in northern Lebanon by both the IDF and Hamas.
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We now have footage of a large explosion that occurred in Beirut this evening, which seems to be an additional attack on the city by the Israeli military.
As mentioned previously, the IDF has not yet provided a comment.
