The Israeli air force also attacked southern Lebanon. Civilians are fleeing from areas affected by the bombings. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs estimated approximately 500,000 of them.

Israel reported on Thursday that it carried out "precise strikes" on targets in Beirut. The Israeli air force also attacked southern Lebanon. Civilians are fleeing from areas affected by the bombings.

BEIRUT—In the early morning hours of Tuesday, thousands of people fleeing Israeli airstrikes in southern and eastern Lebanon poured into the capital of Beirut. Many of them slept by the roadside or in their cars before eventually finding shelter.