Lebanon's health ministry confirmed one fatality and nine injuries following an Israeli strike on central Beirut Sunday evening. The attack, described by officials as a “targeted escalation,” marks a sharp rise in cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah-aligned groups in Lebanon.
Residents reported loud explosions near the heavily populated Dahiyeh area, a Hezbollah stronghold. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, with local hospitals scrambling to treat the wounded. While Israeli authorities have not officially commented, regional analysts warn this could signal a dangerous new phase in the simmering conflict.
The strike comes amid back-to-back crises in the Middle East, including recent clashes in Gaza and protests in neighboring Syria. Youth-led peace advocacy groups in Beirut have called for international mediation, with hashtags like #StopTheStrikes trending across social platforms.
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Lebanon says one dead, nine wounded in Israeli strike on Beirut
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