The Day Beirut's Southern Suburbs Were Struck

Early morning coverage focused on Israeli evacuation warnings for Sidon and Tyre, expanding the threat to major southern cities beyond previous days' focus on Beirut's suburbs. By late morning, editorial priority shifted to Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah sites in Beirut's southern suburbs, with multiple outlets reporting the start of a wave of attacks. The afternoon saw reports of a fourth wave of strikes on the suburbs, with rising casualties and specific evacuation orders for neighborhoods like Arnoun and Zahmar. Evening coverage detailed continued night raids on the suburbs alongside Hezbollah's claimed operations against Israeli targets, while diplomatic messages called for Hezbollah's disarmament and direct negotiations.