Beirut 'holding its breath' as Israel launches strikes across Lebanon

Israel is conducting military strikes across Lebanon, forcing displacement and chaos in Beirut as civilians flee the capital. The assault has created a humanitarian crisis in which displaced people are living in their vehicles, uncertain of safe destinations and basic necessities. The scale of displacement underscores the widening impact of the conflict beyond military targets, affecting the civilian population's ability to access shelter and services. Beirut's transformation into a makeshift refuge zone reflects the breakdown of normal life and movement within the city as residents grapple with an uncertain security situation. The strikes represent an escalation in military operations that extends Israeli operations deep into Lebanese territory and urban centers.