Tensions in the Middle East have reached a dangerous new height, with fears growing that the region may soon spiral into an all-out war. On Wednesday, Iran launched a barrage of missiles aimed at Israel, further stoking tensions in the region. Israel also carried out ground incursions into southern Lebanon, targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah. This group has been a long-time ally of Iran. Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirmed that six people were killed and seven others wounded when an Israeli missile struck an apartment building in the central Beirut neighborhood of Bashoura.
Accusations of Banned Phosphorus Use on Israel
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency accused Israel of using internationally banned phosphorus bombs during the airstrike in Beirut. Residents of the city reported a strong sulfur-like smell following the attack, which is often associated with the use of incendiary weapons like white phosphorus. This is not the first time Israel has been accused of using phosphorus in its military operations. Human rights groups have previously documented the use of white phosphorus shells on civilian areas in southern Lebanon during past conflicts.
Airstrikes in Syria at Russian Air Base.
The conflict has also spilled over into Syria, where Israeli airstrikes hit a residential building in the capital, Damascus. Syrian state media reported that three people were killed, with at least three others wounded in the attack. A journalist on the ground confirmed that the missile targeted the bottom floor of a four-story apartment building. Later, Israeli strikes were reported in the Syrian coastal city of Tartus, home to Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base. Lebanese Civilians Flee to Syria As the fighting rages on, thousands of Lebanese civilians are fleeing their homes. Many have sought refuge in Syria, escaping from Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon. The Jousieh border crossing has seen hundreds of people entering Syria, with many heading toward the central city of Homs.
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