Fear and tension in Lebanon under deadly Israeli bombardment

Thousands have fled southern Lebanon while others say they are leaving the capital Beirut.

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Some residents reported receiving warnings in the form of text messages and voice recordings from the Israeli military to leave areas near the Iran-backed group’s positions.

Zahra Sawli, a student in the southern town of Nabatieh told the BBC's Newshour programme the bombardment was intense.

"I woke up at 6am to the sound of bombing. By noon it started to get really intense and I saw a lot of strikes in my area."

"I heard a lot of glass shattering."

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