Lebanon counts dead and wounded as Israeli airstrikes batter Beirut
Israeli airstrikes have heavily impacted Beirut, resulting in at least 31 deaths and 149 injuries, primarily in southern suburbs associated with Hezbollah.
Israeli airstrikes have escalated tension in Lebanon, particularly affecting the southern suburbs of Beirut, which are often associated with the militant group Hezbollah. Between March 2 and 3, reports confirm that at least 31 people have died and approximately 149 have been injured across various locations in Lebanon due to these strikes. Officials are still assessing the situation, indicating that these figures are provisional and have not yet been fully confirmed for the strikes directly affecting Beirut. The violence has prompted many residents to evacuate their homes and public infrastructure, such as schools, to transform into emergency shelters.