Israeli attacks struck Beirut’s southern suburbs in the early hours of Monday morning, forcing residents to flee their homes amid chaotic scenes
An eyewitness, Nader Hani Akil, told Al Jazeera that the attacks began around 2:30am local time (04:30 GMT), waking him and his family in their home in the Burj al-Barajneh neighbourhood of Dahiyeh Akil stated he was sleeping when the bombing started, prompting him to immediately gather his family and evacuate by car
Other locals described the situation on the roads leading out of the southern suburbs as chaotic, with heavy, bumper-to-bumper traffic as many residents attempted to leave the area Reports from the scene indicated that some people were fleeing on foot while children were crying The attacks targeted Dahiyeh, a densely populated area in the Lebanese capital. The full extent of the damage and a confirmed casualty count were not immediately available. The motivation for the strikes has also not been officially confirmed. The situation remains fluid as residents grapple with the sudden escalation.
Mohsin Rana
