Beirut Blasts: Escalating Conflict in Lebanon

0:00This is Global News Today, every region, every story, every day. Overnight explosions hit Beirut's southern suburbs and seafront, killing at least eight people in what witnesses called a strike on a parked car. This followed a major Hezbollah rocket attack on Israel with around 200 rockets and 20 drones launched in coordination with Iran. Israel's Defense Minister ordered the military to expand operations across Lebanon and nearly double the evacuation zone in the south to protect residents. Displace family shared stories of panic after the blasts, with one man rushing his kids away from a second strike while caring for his baby. Schools turned into shelters are overflowing as people flee the violence. Lebanese officials report 634 deaths, including 91 children and 800,000 displaced since the fighting. Ramped up 10 days ago, two Israeli soldiers have also died in combat. The Israeli military targeted Hezbollah sites like command centers and rocket launchers,

1:00vowing to continue until the group is disarmed. World leaders and UN officials warn of deepening crisis, urging both sides to halt the escalation. Dean and his brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Comfort you can hear, sound you can relax into, solypilo.com.