On Monday evening, southern Beirut was struck by one of 13 airstrikes launched by Israeli forces targeting facilities linked to Hezbollah. Among these attacks, a strike near the Rafik Hariri University Hospital resulted in the tragic loss of four lives, including a child, and left 24 individuals injured, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
The Israeli military stated that the airstrikes were aimed at weakening Hezbollah's infrastructure. However, the incident near the main government hospital has raised international concerns regarding civilian casualties and the ongoing tensions in the region.
Local sources reported that the strike specifically hit the hospital's car park, leading to significant damage and the unfortunate loss of life. As Beirut continues to navigate its complex political landscape, such incidents underscore the fragile state of peace and the urgent need for diplomatic solutions to prevent further loss of innocent lives.
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Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital
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