An explosion has been heard in Beirut’s southern suburb, following new evacuation orders issued by Israel for specific buildings in the Lebanese capital. The Israeli military has warned residents to stay away from targeted areas by more than 500 meters. At least four hospitals in Lebanon have suspended services due to ongoing Israeli bombardment, with reports of medical staff being injured. The toll on civilians from Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah has been deemed “totally unacceptable” by the UN. The US has confirmed the death of a US citizen in Lebanon this week and calls for precautions to mitigate civilian harm. Turkey’s president has accused Israel of “shamelessly” attacking the UN secretary-general after Israel barred him from entering the country. Ongoing Israeli airstrikes have led to over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon and at least 41,802 in Gaza, with widespread destruction of infrastructure and escalation of conflict. The situation remains volatile, with continuous rocket attacks exchanged between Israel and Hezbollah, as well as airstrikes by US forces in Yemen. The international community is closely monitoring the unfolding events and calling for the protection of civilians in the region.
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