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Israeli strikes kill six in central Beirut as blasts heard across Lebanon’s capital

Israeli strikes kill six in central Beirut as blasts heard across Lebanon’s capital



Strike on medical centre is the second attack on the centre of Lebanon’s capital this week and comes after the IDF suffered their deadliest day against Hezbollah since 8 OctoberMiddle East crisis: live updatesAnalysis: After a fortnight of military triumph, what is Israel’s endgame?Israeli strikes on a central Beirut medical centre have killed at least six people, after Israel’s military suffered its deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with Iran-backed Hezbollah.Residents in Beirut heard a missile flying above the city before hearing the sound of the explosion. Videos showed the floor of an apartment building burning. Residents living in nearby areas began to flee, driving away quickly in scooters and cars. Continue reading…



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Author : William Christou in Beirut and agencies

Publish date : 2024-10-03 02:48:56

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