Lebanese Flee as Blasts Hit Beirut.Israel Warns of Strikes on Hezbollah Finance Arm.

BEIRUT:-

Hundreds of Beirut residents evacuated their homes on Sunday, October 20, following warnings from Israel about impending attacks. Israel announced it was preparing strikes on locations tied to the financial operations of Hezbollah, urging civilians to vacate these areas without delay.

Shortly after Israel’s warning, multiple blasts were reported, followed by a large fire in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The cause of the explosions remains unclear, and there are no immediate reports on casualties or further details at this time.

Witnesses reported that panicked crowds flooded the streets, leading to traffic jams in parts of Beirut as people rushed to reach areas they believed were safer.

In a statement on X, the Israeli military spokesperson warned residents of Lebanon that the IDF would start targeting infrastructure linked to the Hezbollah Al Qard Al Hassan Association and advised people to evacuate those areas immediately.

There was no immediate statement from the organisation, Hezbollah or the Lebanese government.