Israeli air strikes hit the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, according to Lebanese officials, after Israel issued a rare evacuation warning covering the entire city, including Christian areas.
The strikes came as Iran warned Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon or face stronger retaliation, raising fears that the fragile pause in direct Iran-Israel fighting could collapse into a wider regional war. Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanese officials and aid groups warn civilians are being forced to flee from heavily populated areas.
Tyre is not just another battlefield city. It is a historic coastal center with sensitive religious and heritage sites, and local Christian leaders have appealed for urgent international action to prevent further destruction.