Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and southern Beirut have escalated as part of a larger conflict that started on February 28, following a joint military offensive by the US and Israel. The Israeli military claims to target the infrastructure of terror regimes, indicating a focus on what it sees as threats emanating from Iran and its regional allies. Casualties have mounted significantly over the past three weeks, with hundreds of lives lost in the conflict that has also seen Iranian retaliatory attacks against Gulf states and increasing violence within Lebanon.

The violence has profoundly impacted the civilian population, particularly in Lebanon, where reports indicate that more than one million people have registered as displaced persons since March 2. The Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli strike on a residential building occurred early Tuesday morning in a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut, raising concerns about the humanitarian situation and civilian safety. With over 600 collective shelters established, the urgency of providing aid to those affected has become critical.

The involvement of Hezbollah in the conflict, stemming from its support for Iran, has expanded the scope of the hostilities, particularly following a retaliation strike against Israel on the conflict's first day for the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Additionally, Iraq has also been drawn into the hostilities, suggesting the potential for a broad regional conflict that could affect stability in the Middle East.