A deadly Israeli strike shook Beirut on Tuesday, killing Hezbollah’s senior commander Fuad Shukr and five civilians while injuring 74 others. The attack left the city rattled, with CGTN Stringer reporters capturing harrowing accounts from the scene.
What Happened?
Witnesses described explosions followed by thick clouds of dust, making it nearly impossible to see. “We just heard the blasts—then everything went dark. Ambulances and fire trucks rushed in like something out of a movie,” said Mohammad Hamde, a local resident. Emergency services scrambled to assist the wounded amid the debris.
Voices from the Scene
Hamde added, “No one expected this level of destruction. Families were crying, people were running… It was chaos.” The strike has heightened tensions in the region, with fears of further escalation brewing.
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Stringer Dispatch: Witnesses recount Israel's strike on Beirut
cgtn.com