BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 5, (V7N) – Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday evening targeted vehicles on Beirut's airport highway, killing three people and injuring six, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes are part of a broader military response by Israel to Hezbollah's renewed attacks in the region.

Casualties from Airstrikes: The ministry reported that two airstrikes on vehicles on the airport highway resulted in three deaths and six injuries. The identities of the victims have not yet been revealed, and the Israeli military stated that it had targeted two individuals in the Beirut area, though further details were not immediately provided.

Israeli Military Operations: Israel's military announced early on Thursday that it had issued evacuation orders for a suburb of Beirut, warning residents of impending airstrikes targeting areas linked to Hezbollah. This comes after days of heavy bombardment as Israeli forces continue their offensive against Hezbollah positions across Lebanon.

Hezbollah's Response: Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has intensified its fight against Israel following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike over the weekend. The group vowed to continue its resistance, claiming to have launched at least 15 attacks on Israeli positions, including some as far as Tel Aviv.

Continued Escalation: The violence has escalated significantly since Monday, when Hezbollah's retaliation to Khamenei's death drew Israel deeper into the conflict. As Israeli forces push into several border towns, the toll on civilians in Lebanon continues to rise, with airstrikes and clashes causing extensive damage and casualties.

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