Israel has issued new evacuation orders for residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs ahead of expected airstrikes on the Lebanese capital. The order was posted by an Israeli military spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, who provided a map showing a specific area for evacuation. The move comes as tensions continue to escalate in the region, with Israel targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut. At least four hospitals in Lebanon have suspended services due to the ongoing Israeli bombardment. The UN has condemned the civilian toll in Lebanon caused by Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah as “totally unacceptable.” The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon, with most occurring in the past two weeks. As the situation intensifies, US President Joe Biden urged Israel to explore alternative options instead of striking Iran’s oil facilities. The US military also conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in Yemen. Biden is working to rally global support to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East and prevent all-out war. Despite Israeli retaliation against Iran, Biden stressed the need to avoid civilian casualties. Israel’s actions are being closely watched by the international community, with calls for restraint amidst the escalating violence.
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