On November 7, 2024, multiple airstrikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, including an area near the international airport. The Israeli military had previously urged residents to evacuate four neighborhoods in the vicinity. Reports indicate that several areas experienced bombings, with smoke rising visible in the southern parts of the city. No immediate casualties have been reported.
This escalation follows a series of Israeli bombings on November 6, aimed at Hezbollah infrastructure, as the group has increased cross-border attacks in support of Hamas amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict.
In a separate incident, Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm on the afternoon of November 6, 2024. The hurricane struck the province of Artemisa, bringing winds of up to 185 km/h and causing widespread power outages across the island. Thousands of residents were evacuated from coastal towns as torrential rains and strong winds affected the region.
The storm disrupted air travel, with operations suspended at airports in Havana and Varadero, and classes canceled in several provinces. Cuban authorities reported that the national electric grid was down as a result of the hurricane's impact. A humanitarian ship carrying over 300 tons of aid departed from Venezuela to assist Cuba in the aftermath of recent storms.