The New York Times report is making people feel anxious; thousands of people in southern Beirut evacuated overnight, and the Israel-Lebanon situation is likely to spiral into escalation.

According to The New York Times, Netanyahu ordered strikes on Dahiyeh in the southern suburbs of Beirut, expanding military operations against Hezbollah. Thousands of residents have evacuated, roads are congested, and there are concerns that the ceasefire is fragile. Since the US-Iran ceasefire in April, the Israeli military has mostly avoided Beirut city center but continues to attack the southern and eastern areas, with Hezbollah ongoing attacks. Dahiyeh is an important stronghold, and residents have evacuated for years. Analysts say this move escalates the Israel-Lebanon situation and could intensify tensions in the Middle East.