On November 5, 2024, an Israeli airstrike in Barja, a coastal town south of Beirut, resulted in the deaths of at least 20 individuals, with 14 others wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The attack caused significant destruction and prompted many families to evacuate the area. Eyewitnesses reported ongoing smoke rising from the site of the bombing, indicating the severity of the damage. This incident marks the second Israeli strike of the day, with the first targeting a residential building in Jiyeh, which resulted in one fatality.
The escalation of Israeli military actions in Lebanon has intensified since September 23, 2024. Israeli forces have expanded their operations beyond traditional Hezbollah strongholds, conducting airstrikes across various locations, including Beirut. The Lebanese Health Ministry has reported thousands of casualties and injuries as a result of these strikes, with over a million people displaced from their homes due to the ongoing conflict. Rescue operations and rubble removal efforts continue in the affected areas.
