Situation tense, Israel warns evacuation of Beirut's residents before military operations

Israeli Army spokesman Avichay Adriee said Israel's Protection Forces would operate in the Harek and Burj al-Barajeneh areas, as well as in a complex south of the Damascus Highway.

He urged residents of these areas to leave immediately and move eastward along the highway for their safety.

According to the Israeli Army, operations target the Hezbollah group, which is backed by Iran. The IDF warned that anyone close to Hezbollah operatives, objects or weapons “is risking his life”.

Earlier in the night, the Israeli army had also warned of attacks on the southern suburb of Beirut in the area known as Dahhieh. Testified images indicate damage from air strikes even in the El Khaya district of western Beirut, where several high - building floors are involved in flames. /Periscope