Intensified Airstrikes in Beirut Result in High Casualties Amid Ongoing Conflict
Dozens have been wounded and at least 22 people killed in recent Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, supported by Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have targeted various locations in Lebanon and Gaza, intensifying air operations and resulting in significant civilian casualties. Reports indicate that at least 117 individuals were injured, with airstrikes also affecting UN peacekeepers and health facilities. Meanwhile, a senior Hezbollah figure survived an assassination attempt during these strikes, further escalating hostilities. With hundreds of thousands fleeing the violence, the humanitarian situation is becoming critical as Lebanon grapples with the consequences of this renewed assault.
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