Summary
Israel launched an airstrike that destroyed a building in central Beirut, which was linked to Hezbollah, a Lebanese group backed by Iran. The strike is part of a wider conflict that began on March 2, after Hezbollah launched missiles at Israel. More than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced, and many have been killed since the conflict began.
Key Facts
- Israel demolished a building in Beirut linked to Hezbollah.
- The strike happened around 05:00 local time, after a warning at 04:00.
- The conflict started on March 2 when Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel.
- 912 people have been killed in Lebanon since the conflict began, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
- Over a million people have been displaced, mostly from areas with a strong Hezbollah presence.
- The strike marked a shift in Israeli attacks spreading from southern Beirut to central areas.
- Emergency workers responded quickly, and warnings helped minimize casualties.
- Israel targets Hezbollah-related sites, claiming they finance military operations.
