Israel Launches Large-Scale Airstrikes on Southern Suburbs of Lebanese Capital

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Beirut, March 5 (Reporter Cao Changhao, Shen Feng) According to a report from Lebanon's New Television on the 5th, Israeli warplanes launched a new round of large-scale airstrikes on the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, that night.

Previously, the Israeli military issued a warning, urging residents in five areas of southern Beirut to evacuate towards the northern city of Tripoli or towards the eastern Bekaa Valley, warning that moving south would pose a threat to their lives. Subsequently, residents of southern Beirut began to evacuate on a large scale.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated that as of the evening of the 5th local time, the attacks launched by Israel against Lebanon had resulted in 123 deaths and 683 injuries. As hospitals continue to receive the wounded, the death toll may rise further.

Classification
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Israel conducted large-scale airstrikes
Location
Beirut · Beirut Southern Suburbs · Lebanon
Unit
Israeli Air Force
Time
March 5
Equipment
fighter jets
Summary

Israel conducted large-scale airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on March 5, following warnings for residents to evacuate. The strikes resulted in 123 deaths and 683 injuries, with the toll expected to increase as hospitals treat more casualties.

Key Facts
  • Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut.
  • Residents were warned to evacuate to northern or eastern areas.
  • The airstrikes resulted in 123 deaths and 683 injuries as of the evening of March 5.
  • The death toll may rise as hospitals continue to receive casualties.