Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut's Southern Suburbs, Heightening Tensions

An Israeli strike targeted Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday night, causing a flash of light and a loud blast. The Israeli military had previously warned it would target specific buildings in this densely populated district as fears of a ground invasion grow.

An Israeli strike targeted Beirut's southern suburbs late Monday night, according to a security source.

A Reuters reporter on the scene observed a flash of light followed by a loud blast, confirming the strike.

The Israeli military had earlier issued warnings, signaling they would strike specific buildings in this densely populated district, raising concerns of an imminent ground invasion.

(With inputs from agencies.)