Israel's Fierce Assault on Beirut Amidst Rising Middle East Tensions

Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut, allegedly targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The conflict, spurred by U.S.-Israeli joint actions against Iran, has led to significant casualties and displacement. The U.S. warns of potential Iran-led attacks on Lebanese universities, while UN peacekeepers are injured in the clashes.

Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Beirut Friday, targeting what the military described as militant infrastructure in the Lebanese capital.

The escalation comes as the U.S. issued warnings about potential Iranian attacks on universities in the region, amid an intensifying Middle East conflict.

In southern Lebanon, over a million people have fled Israeli strikes. The violence has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with numerous Hezbollah and Israeli troops killed.

(With inputs from agencies.)