Live Updates: Israel Pummels Beirut, Intensifying Strikes on Hezbollah

New York Times - World ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by The New York TimesMarch 6, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Israel has intensified its strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon, resulting in thousands fleeing the capital. These represent the heaviest attacks on Beirut since the 2024 war. Simultaneously, Israel reported striking targets in Tehran, Iran. Israeli air defenses were also engaged in intercepting newly launched missiles originating from Iran. The escalation follows ongoing tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed militia, Hezbollah. The reasons for the strikes and missile launches are rooted in the existing conflict between the two entities and their allies.

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National Security
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Israel is intensifying strikes on Hezbollah.

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Thousands fled the heaviest Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s capital since a 2024 war.

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Its air defenses battled new missile launches from Iran.

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Israel said it was hitting Tehran.

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israeli attacks 90% lebanon 80% hezbollah 80% beirut 70% strikes 70% iran 60% missile launches 50% air defenses 40%

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