Airstrike Sparks Regional Tensions as Casualties Mount
At least 22 people were killed and 117 injured after an Israeli airstrike hit al-Noueiri, a bustling neighborhood in central Beirut, on Thursday evening. Lebanon's Health Ministry confirmed the updated death toll, calling it one of the deadliest attacks in the city this year. 😢
The strike reportedly targeted Wafiq Safa, a senior Hezbollah official, who survived the attack according to Al Jazeera. Explosions rocked residential areas, leaving locals scrambling for safety as smoke filled the streets. 🚨
While Israel hasn't officially claimed responsibility, regional analysts say this escalation could heighten Lebanon-Israel tensions amid ongoing conflicts. Social media footage showed flattened buildings and crowds carrying injured victims. 🏚️👥
