[Israel to Expand Military Operations Against Lebanon, Mass Evacuation of Residents in Southern Suburbs of Beirut] BlockBeats News, June 1 – According to a report by *The New York Times*, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to launch strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon's capital, specifically targeting the Dahiyeh area, as part of an expanded military operation against Hezbollah. Following the announcement, thousands of local residents evacuated urgently, causing severe traffic congestion on major roads in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The market is concerned that the already fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah is at risk of breaking down. The report noted that since the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement came into effect in April this year, Israel has largely avoided direct strikes on Beirut's urban areas but has continued airstrikes on southern and eastern regions of Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah forces have persistently launched attacks on Israeli troops stationed in Lebanon and targets in northern Israel. The Dahiyeh area is considered a significant stronghold for Hezbollah in Beirut. Since the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 2023, residents of this area have been forced to evacuate multiple times due to ongoing hostilities. Although Lebanon declared a ceasefire in November 2024, localized conflicts and military actions have never fully ceased. Analysts believe that the Israeli military's resumption of strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut signals a further escalation in the Lebanon-Israel situation and could exacerbate tensions in the Middle East. [Original Link]