Israel launches strikes on Beirut as troops advance into southern Lebanon

On March 3, 2026, Israel launched strikes on Beirut, Lebanon, specifically targeting what it described as a "Hezbollah area" in the city's southern suburbs. According to Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr, the attacks occurred as Israeli forces advanced further into southern Lebanon. This military action has expanded a de facto buffer zone within Lebanese territory. The Israeli advance has reportedly displaced tens of thousands of people. The reason for the strikes and ground advancement was not explicitly stated in the provided information.