Israel pummels Dahieh hours after Iran attack

At least 17 Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs early Wednesday, as the Israeli military said it was targeting alleged Hezbollah sites and issued several evacuation orders.

AFP correspondents heard multiple explosions and saw smoke rising in one area while a fire appeared to burn.

The Israeli military said early Wednesday that it was "currently striking Hezbollah terror targets in Beirut."

One of the strikes Wednesday targeted Choueifat, south of Beirut.

Israel has repeatedly bombarded the densely-populated area since last week.

A massive raid in the area on Friday killed Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee had earlier on X issued several orders for residents to leave.

"You are located near dangerous Hezbollah facilities, which the IDF (Israeli military) will act against with force in the near future," read one of the warnings, which mentioned the area of Haret Hreik.

The strikes came hours after Iran fired about 200 missiles on Israel, targeting air force bases.