Growing Fear in Beirut After Israeli Air Strikes Kill 22 and Injure 117 in Central City

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:34am on 11 Oct 2024,Friday International

Israeli air strikes on central Beirut on Thursday resulted in at least 22 deaths and 117 injuries, marking the deadliest attack in the area since the escalation began last month. The strikes occurred around 20:00 local time without prior warning, intensifying the anxiety among residents, who fear further attacks. Eyewitnesses reported a “roar then explosion” as the missiles struck. In response, Israel claimed that Hezbollah launched over 190 projectiles into its territory. Meanwhile, two UN peacekeepers were reportedly injured when Israeli forces targeted an observation post in southern Lebanon.

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