In Beirut, an apartment building was hit by an Israeli attack on Monday, which caused a new high in tensions. In light of the rising hostilities between Israel and Iran’s friends, this is the first strike to take place within Beirut city limitations.
At least two people died as a result of the attack, which happened in the Kola district’s top floor, according to Reuters, citing a safety source.
Israel has been carrying out numerous attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi army in Yemen, raising questions about a potential global turmoil and the involvement of international players like Iran and the US.
Following the death of a Hezbollah leader, Israel also launched strikes on Hezbollah positions in Yemen and numerous locations in Lebanon on Sunday.
According to the news agency AP, attacks were carried out on Yemen’s Hodeidah port and power plants, which Israel claimed were carrying out as a reaction to the rocket attacks against Ben Gurion aircraft. The Houthis claimed four fatalities and 40 injury as a result of these attacks and that they had taken measures by emptying fuel storage facilities.
Despite the attacks, the Houthis had vowed to keep attacking shipping roads and Israel. In a statement released on X, Nasruddin Ammer, the deputy chairman of the Houthi advertising company, confirmed these purposes.
In Lebanon, officials reported at least 105 mortality from Jewish attacks on Sunday. Over the past two days, more than 1, 000 Syrian people have died, and 6, 000 have been injured, according to Lebanon’s health department. The government estimates that a million people, about a five of the people, have been displaced.
Following Hezbollah rocket attacks, Israel has stated that its functions aim to safe its northern regions. Some people have been forced to seek shelter in open spaces like Zaitunay Bay due to Israeli airstrikes in Beirut.
The Kola city attack on Monday is hailed as the first of its kind to occur within Beirut town limits. Recently, Israeli attacks were generally focused on southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southwestern cities. Syrians who had fled the assault were reported to have been residing under a nearby bridge.
The US has pushed for a political solution while strengthening its military presence in the area. US President Joe Biden emphasised the need to avoid a full-scale conflict, stating,” It has to be”.
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