In a recent interview, U.S. State Department spokesperson Miller expressed significant concerns regarding the recent Israeli airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. Miller stated that Washington had formally communicated these concerns to the Netanyahu government, specifically addressing the scope and nature of the bombings that occurred in Beirut over the past few weeks.
Shortly after Miller’s remarks, reports emerged of new attacks in southern Beirut. Reuters witnesses reported hearing two explosions and observing smoke rising from two separate neighborhoods. Earlier that morning, Israel had issued evacuation orders but had only specified one building for relocation.
In recent weeks, Israeli forces have launched unannounced strikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Beirut, or have conducted broader attacks while issuing warnings for specific areas.
The last major attack on Beirut took place on October 10, resulting in 22 fatalities due to two explosions near the city center, which devastated entire buildings in the densely populated area.
According to the United Nations refugee agency, the impact of Israel’s military operations has left more than a quarter of Lebanon affected, a development that emerged two weeks into Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon, purportedly aimed at countering Hezbollah.