An Israeli airstrike hit the eastern edge of Tyre, a historic port city in southern Lebanon, on Tuesday, killing at least eight people. The Lebanese health ministry confirmed the death toll, making it one of the deadliest Israeli bombing raids on Tyre since the war between Israel and Hezbollah reignited on March 2.
What makes this strike particularly notable: it followed the first-ever full evacuation order issued for the entire city.
What happened in Tyre
The strike landed on Tyre’s eastern perimeter, according to the Lebanese health ministry and state media. A single bombing run produced the casualties, underscoring the lethality of the operation even by the grim standards of the ongoing conflict.
The escalation also drew a sharp response from Tehran. Iran warned of “crushing measures” should Israel’s military operations in Lebanon continue.
