Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ordered military strikes in Beirut. The strikes were ordered in response to attacks by Lebanon's Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, according to the Washington Times.
Netanyahu announced the widening of the military campaign against Hezbollah. Following the announcement, thousands fled the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital, the New York Times reported.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) captured Beaufort Castle, according to the Washington Times.
The military action marks an escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The southern suburbs of Beirut, where the strikes were ordered, have been a focal point of the ongoing hostilities.
Hezbollah, which the Washington Times described as Lebanon's Iran-backed militant group, has been engaged in attacks against Israel. The Israeli government's response included both the Beirut strikes and the capture of Beaufort Castle by IDF forces.
The displacement of thousands of residents from the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital represents a significant humanitarian impact from the widened military campaign. The New York Times reported on the civilian movement following Netanyahu's announcement.
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