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Hundreds of residents fled southern Beirut late Sunday after a series of powerful blasts rocked the city. Israel’s military warned of imminent strikes on areas linked to Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a US-sanctioned financial system tied to Hezbollah. The IDF confirmed it was targeting the association’s infrastructure across Lebanon, aiming to disrupt the militia’s financial operations. The strikes left several areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs, including Chiyah, in ruins. No casualties were reported as most residents evacuated in time. Strikes were also reported near Beirut’s airport, a key hub for humanitarian aid and evacuations, as well as in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and southern regions. The IDF called on residents to immediately evacuate areas linked to Al-Qard Al-Hassan, accusing the association of funding Hezbollah’s military activities. The strikes come amid Israel’s intensified operations in Gaza and Lebanon following the recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, with no sign of ceasefire negot