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Israel Strikes Hezbollah Across Lebanon, Orders Beirut Evacuations

The Israel Defense Forces conducted widespread strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon, targeting launch sites and elite force command centers in Beirut. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued immediate forced evacuation orders for residents in several neighborhoods of the Lebanese capital. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has proposed negotiations with Israel, but Israeli officials indicated no direct talks are planned imminently. The escalation continues as Hezbollah targets Israeli positions and casualty figures mount, with international calls for de-escalation growing.

Key Points: Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Evacuation Orders Issued

  • IDF strikes Hezbollah launch sites & command centers
  • Evacuation orders for Beirut neighborhoods issued
  • Lebanese President proposes negotiations
  • Cross-border attacks continue amid rising casualties
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Israel strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

IDF targets Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon, including Beirut. Evacuation orders issued for capital neighborhoods as cross-border conflict escalates.

"to leave immediately and not to return until further notice - Israeli Army Spokesman Avichay Adraee"

Jerusalem, March 15

The Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday that it conducted a wave of strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon.

As part of the strikes carried out on Saturday, the Israeli Army struck launch sites in the Al-Qatrani area in southern Lebanon, from which Hezbollah militants planned to launch rockets imminently, the IDF said in a statement.

It noted that the IDF also dismantled Hezbollah elite Radwan Force command centres in Beirut, from which militants allegedly launched attacks on Israel, Xinhua news agency reported.

The Israeli army also issued immediate forced evacuation orders for residents in several neighbourhoods in the Lebanese capital.

In a statement, Israeli Army Spokesman Avichay Adraee urged residents of Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, Laylaki, Hadath, Burj al-Barajneh, Tahwitat al-Ghadir, and Shiyah "to leave immediately and not to return until further notice," the Anadolu news agency reported.

He said the Israeli army would "forcefully operate" in these areas, citing what he called Hezbollah activities in the neighbourhoods.

Adraee threatened "to target anyone present near Hezbollah facilities, personnel, or military equipment in those locations".

Hezbollah said on Sunday it was also targeting several Israeli troop positions in villages close to the border.

According to Lebanon's Health Ministry, Israeli air raids have killed 826 people in Lebanon since the start of the latest war, which began on March 2.

Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has proposed negotiations with Israel. But Israeli Foreign ⁠Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that ⁠there were no plans to hold ⁠direct talks with Lebanon in the coming days.

Israel's Haaretz newspaper reported on Saturday that Israel and Lebanon ⁠were expected to ⁠hold direct talks.

French President Emmanuel Macron said last week the Lebanese government was ready to engage in "direct talks" with Israel as he offered to host negotiations in Paris, warning that "everything must be done to prevent Lebanon from descending into chaos".

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently said Lebanese people have been "dragged into" a war, as he called for an end to the fighting amid Israel's continued assault on several areas of the country.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian, I see parallels with how non-state actors operating from neighboring territories can create immense instability. Hezbollah's actions are provoking a devastating response on Lebanese soil. The Lebanese government seems powerless. Direct talks are the only way forward, but Israel's refusal is worrying. Hope diplomacy prevails soon.
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Aman W
826 lives lost... that's not just a number, those are families destroyed. The world watches these conflicts in the Middle East like a daily soap opera, but we forget the human cost. Macron's offer for talks in Paris should be taken up immediately. Enough is enough.
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Sarah B
The statement about targeting "anyone present near Hezbollah facilities" is extremely concerning. It blurs the line between combatant and civilian and puts everyone at risk. Forced evacuations of entire neighborhoods in the capital is a severe humanitarian crisis in the making. The UN chief is right, the Lebanese people are being dragged into a war.
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Vikram M
Complex situation. From a security standpoint, Israel is targeting command centers to neutralize imminent threats, which is understandable. But the collateral damage is unacceptable. Hezbollah should not use civilian areas as shields. Both sides need to de-escalate. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution - that path must be pursued relentlessly.
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Karthik V
The reporting seems one-sided, relying heavily on IDF statements. What about the damage assessment from Lebanon? Where is the perspective of the people being ordered to evacuate? Media needs to show the full picture, not just press releases from one side. This is basic journalistic ethics.

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