Summary
Israeli air strikes in central Beirut hit busy commercial and residential areas. The attacks occurred shortly after a ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran was announced, but Israel said the truce did not cover its fight with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Lebanon's health officials reported dozens of deaths and hundreds injured, with numbers expected to rise.
Key Facts
- Israeli air raids targeted central Beirut, a densely populated area.
- The attacks came hours after a ceasefire was announced in a separate conflict involving Iran.
- Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health reported dozens dead and hundreds injured, with numbers expected to increase.
- Israel claimed the ceasefire did not extend to its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- The Israeli military described the strikes as hitting over 100 Hezbollah-related targets within 10 minutes.
- Many strikes hit commercial areas, causing panic and damage in the city.
- Lebanese officials stated that civilian areas, not military sites, were hit.
- The conflict has killed over 1,530 people in Lebanon and displaced around 1.2 million.
