At least 300 people were killed and over 1,000 injured this week after Israeli strikes devastated densely populated neighborhoods in Beirut, Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Civil Defense. Rescue teams warn the death toll could rise as they search for survivors under collapsed buildings. 💥
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declared a national day of mourning on Thursday, condemning the attacks as targeting unarmed civilians. "This is a dark day for Lebanon," he stated, amid growing calls for international accountability.
Eyewitnesses described apocalyptic scenes to CGTN Stringer, with one survivor recalling: "Everything was gone… people screaming, everything burning." Another called the strikes "barbaric," asking, "Who would do this?" Many echoed fears that "no place is safe" amid escalating tensions.
The strikes have drawn global attention, with humanitarian groups rushing aid to Beirut. As smoke clears, questions mount about the conflict's next phase—and whether diplomacy can prevent further loss. 🔥
