Israel launches violent airstrike on Beirut
At least four people were killed and 23 injured in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon's capital Beirut on Saturday.
Beirut: At least four people were killed and 23 injured in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Saturday.
The airstrike targeted a residential building on Fathallah Street in the Basta Fawka, a densely populated area, destroying an eight-story building and causing heavy damage to neighbouring buildings, according to al-Jadeed, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the local al-Jadeed TV channel.
Civil defence teams are still working to remove the rubble to search for victims, with ambulances waiting to transport victims to hospitals.
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Israeli media outlets reported that the airstrike was aimed at a prominent Hezbollah official.
Since September 23, the Israeli army has intensified its air attacks against Lebanon in an escalation of conflict with Hezbollah.
