Intensifying Conflict: Israeli Airstrikes in Beirut Kill 22 Amid Rising Tensions
Recent Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut have resulted in at least 22 fatalities and left dozens wounded, marking the deadliest attack in the area since the onset of the current conflict. Reports indicate that a Hezbollah figure may have been the target of these strikes. As the situation escalates, approximately a quarter of Lebanon is under evacuation orders. The bombardment has devastated several Lebanese villages, with satellite images revealing extensive destruction. In this chaotic atmosphere, Lebanese civilians are fleeing and struggling to find shelter amidst relentless attacks. Health facilities are reportedly being compromised, compounding the humanitarian crisis. The international community watches closely as the conflict escalates beyond Lebanon's borders, intensifying fears of a wider regional war involving Hezbollah and Iran.
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