Israel launches strikes in southern Beirut, after ordering mass evacuations (opens in new tab)

<p>Footage shows explosions in south Beirut, as Israel launched strikes against what it claims to be Hezbollah targets in the area. Hours earlier, Israel’s military issued evacuation orders affecting more than 500,000 people. The strikes are a significant escalation after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones into Israel on Monday</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/israel-orders-people-evacuate-beirut-suburbs-lebanon-iran">Israel launches huge strikes against s...