Israel has escalated its strikes in Beirut after accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire agreement. Air raids targeted suspected Hezbollah positions in the city’s southern suburbs, long regarded as strongholds of the group.
The Israeli military said the escalation was a direct response to rocket fire and drone incursions launched despite the truce. Witnesses in Beirut reported heavy damage to buildings and infrastructure, with civilian neighborhoods also affected, sparking concern among humanitarian agencies.
Hezbollah sources claimed their actions were defensive, pointing to Israeli provocations. Regional observers warned that the fragile ceasefire could unravel entirely if retaliatory attacks continue unchecked.
International powers, who had welcomed the truce as a step toward stability, expressed alarm at the renewed violence. Diplomatic channels are now under pressure to salvage the agreement, with calls for restraint and renewed dialogue growing louder.
For families in Beirut, the strikes have reignited fear and uncertainty, underscoring how quickly hopes for calm can collapse in the face of escalating conflict.
