Mideast in Pictures: Lebanon under open skies as Israel escalates airstrikes

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia

A pedestrian walks on a street full of debris after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, March 6, 2026. Dozens of Israeli airstrikes targeted areas across Lebanon overnight and early Friday, striking Beirut's southern suburbs, southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley amid escalating military tensions. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

BEIRUT, March (Xinhua) -- Lebanon has once again been drawn into a regional conflict after fighting between Israel and Hezbollah reignited days ago. The country, which borders Israel, lacks effective air defense systems to counter Israeli airstrikes and missile attacks. Israeli aircraft have entered Lebanese airspace without resistance, striking targets across the country and deepening public fear.

Building debris is seen after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, March 6, 2026. Dozens of Israeli airstrikes targeted areas across Lebanon overnight and early Friday, striking Beirut's southern suburbs, southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley amid escalating military tensions. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

Smoke rises from an explosion following Israeli bombardment on a southern Lebanese village, as seen from the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, March 6, 2026. (JINI via Xinhua)

This photo taken on March 5, 2026 shows smoke lingering over the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, following Israeli airstrikes. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

Building debris is seen after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, March 6, 2026. Dozens of Israeli airstrikes targeted areas across Lebanon overnight and early Friday, striking Beirut's southern suburbs, southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley amid escalating military tensions. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)■