Israel conducted its heaviest bombardment of Beirut since the start of its war with Hezbollah, with simultaneous airstrikes reported across multiple areas of the Lebanese capital. The strikes caused fires, structural damage to buildings, and widespread disruption.

The Israeli military described the action as its largest coordinated strike across Lebanon to date. According to its statement, the targets included Hezbollah infrastructure and launch sites in Beirut, its southern suburbs, and parts of southern and eastern Lebanon. The operation followed several days of escalating cross-border fire. Israeli officials stated that a declared truce in Israel’s confrontation with Iran does not apply to Hezbollah.

Residents in Beirut reported that the initial explosions occurred without prior warning in some central areas. Witness accounts described people running in multiple directions as blasts were heard across the city and traffic became congested as drivers attempted to leave potential target zones.

One strike hit Corniche al-Mazraa, a major road running through central Beirut. On-site observations reported buildings on fire, damaged shopfronts, and vehicles that were crushed or overturned by the force of the explosions. Thick smoke was seen rising above the city as emergency services attempted to access affected locations.

Witnesses described a rapid sequence of events following the strikes, including the impact of explosions, the spread of smoke, and the movement of people away from targeted buildings amid falling debris.

In addition to central Beirut, Israeli warplanes struck the city’s southern suburbs, an area known as a Hezbollah stronghold, as well as locations in southern Lebanon where Hezbollah is assessed to maintain a significant military presence. Residents in some of these districts reported receiving evacuation warnings before certain strikes, though many indicated they lacked viable options for relocation.

Ambulances and emergency vehicles operated across Beirut and surrounding areas late into the night. The scale and coordination of the strikes, combined with the ongoing cross-border exchanges, indicate a potential escalation in the conflict dynamics between Israel and Hezbollah.