Israel kills more than 100 Lebanese as it commands Beirut residents to flee

"Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health reported on Thursday that the death toll from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has reached 102, with 638 wounded since Monday. New strikes hit Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs early Thursday, with AFPTV footage showing smoke rising from the area."

"On Thursday, Israel expanded its forced evacuation threats to residents across hundreds of square kilometres of southern Lebanon, citing imminent military action. The escalating conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis, displacing more than 83,000 people within Lebanon."

"According to Syrian authorities and the UN refugee agency, at least 38,000 people, primarily Syrians, have fled Lebanon for Syria. Israel's military announced on Tuesday it was establishing a buffer zone inside Lebanon to protect Israeli citizens. By Wednesday, it confirmed that three divisions comprising infantry, armoured and engineering units were operating inside Lebanese territory."

Israeli military operations in Lebanon have escalated dramatically, resulting in significant casualties and displacement. Israeli strikes have killed at least 102 people and wounded 638 since Monday, with ongoing attacks targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs and other areas. Israel has issued forced evacuation orders across hundreds of square kilometers of southern Lebanon, establishing a buffer zone and deploying three military divisions inside Lebanese territory. The conflict has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, displacing over 83,000 people within Lebanon. Additionally, at least 38,000 people, primarily Syrians, have fled Lebanon for Syria according to Syrian authorities and UN refugee agencies. The escalating violence has created a broader regional displacement crisis affecting multiple countries across the Middle East.

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