Families Forced to Sleep on the Streets of Beirut as Israel Pounds Hezbollah
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Israel ordered a sudden evacuation of residents from Beirut’s southern district of Dahiya, a Hezbollah stronghold, prompting a mass exodus from the area.
- Following the evacuation order, Dahiya endured intense Israeli airstrikes overnight, causing widespread destruction and shaking the city.
- Residents fled with limited belongings, unsure of their destinations, as businesses closed and traffic became congested with evacuees.
- Many civilians, like Mohamed Hjoula, expressed deep anguish over the impact of the conflict, with some discovering their homes had been destroyed by the bombings.
