In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has launched airstrikes in central Beirut for the first time in nearly a year. Witnesses reported multiple explosions in the Cola district, with an apartment building confirmed to have been hit, resulting in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries. The blasts, which occurred near a major transportation hub and just 500 meters from Beirut airport, are part of a broader campaign as Israel intensifies its military actions in response to the ongoing conflict. Video footage captured the aftermath of the strikes, showing smoke rising into the skyline and severe destruction on the ground. This attack adds to the already rising death toll in Lebanon, which has surpassed 100 as a result of recent escalations. As the situation unfolds, the international community is closely monitoring this deteriorating crisis.