epa11635906 Damaged cars following an Israeli military strike, in Beirut, Lebanon, 01 October 2024. According to the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA), Israel targeted two areas in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The Israeli army (Tsahal) said it conducted 'a precise strike' on Beirut on 01 October. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

epa11635872 Smoke rises as a result of Israeli airstrikes near Maroun El Ras village in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, northern Israel, 01 October 2024. On 30 September Israel announced the beginning of a 'limited, localized and targeted' ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. EPA/ATEF SAFADI