Israel has been launching extensive strikes targeting Hezbollah positions in Lebanon and Syria, including a significant explosion illuminating the Beirut skyline. The Israeli Defense Forces have been conducting precise military operations against Hezbollah-held areas near the southern Lebanon border,

The UN has expressed concern over the influx of refugees into Syria following the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon. A World Food Programme official told DW that the organization was not prepared for the current number of people fleeing Israeli airstrikes across the border.

The local authorities, the Syrian Red Crescent, the UN and partners are working continuously to provide a humane and efficient response to the influx.