Israel's military offensive in Lebanon has led to the destruction of infrastructure and threats against Beirut as Israel mobilizes more troops against Hezbollah amid a large-scale refugee crisis.
On Friday, October 13, Israel conducted a military offensive in Lebanon that included the destruction of a bridge in the south of the country, as well as the distribution of leaflets in Beirut threatening the city with devastation akin to that seen in the Gaza Strip. This escalation comes as Israel increases its troop presence in response to activities by Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group operating in the region. The tensions have historical roots in longstanding animosities and have been exacerbated by more recent conflicts in the region.
