Explosions reported in Beirut suburbs after IDF orders evacuations of buildings

Several loud explosions are reported in Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold.

The apparent Israeli strikes come after the IDF called on residents of several buildings to evacuate.

“You are located near facilities and interests belonging to Hezbollah, which the Israeli army will target in the near future,” Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee says in a post on X.

Earlier the IDF said it would continue striking Hezbollah targets with a focus on their financial infrastructure.

#عاجل إلى جميع السكان المتواجدين في منطقة الضاحية الجنوبية وتحديدًا في المباني المحددة في الخرائط المرفقة والمباني المجاورة لها في حدث بيروت

⭕️أنتم تتواجدون بالقرب من منشات ومصالح تابعة لحزب الله سوف يعمل ضدها جيش الدفاع على المدى الزمني القريب

⭕️من أجل سلامتكم وسلامة أبناء… pic.twitter.com/NReds4dX1N

— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) October 21, 2024