In a devastating turn of events, Israeli airstrikes continued their relentless campaign in Lebanon, resulting in the collapse of an 11-story building in Beirut's southern district.
The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that five Hezbollah-affiliated paramedics lost their lives in the latest strikes. This tragedy adds to the mounting toll, with the World Health Organization (WHO) indicating that 226 health workers and patients have died since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensified in October last year.
The Lebanese state-run National News Agency detailed that Israeli warplanes targeted Beirut's southern suburbs throughout the day, striking two buildings near the city center. The Israeli military confirmed that the airstrikes focused on Hezbollah strongholds around Tyre, including observation posts, command centers, intelligence infrastructure, and weapons storage facilities.
A dramatic moment was captured by an AFK photographer when a missile hit the 11-story building in Chiyah, igniting a fireball and causing the structure to collapse. The aftermath left the busy street strewn with debris, highlighting the severe impact on civilian areas.
Since September 23, the Israeli army has ramped up its air attacks on Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in its conflict with Hezbollah. This increase in hostilities also saw Israel initiating a ground operation across its northern border into Lebanon in early October. According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, the ongoing airstrikes have resulted in a death toll of 3,645 and left over 15,355 individuals injured since October 8, 2023.
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Eleven-story building toppled as Israel keeps up strikes in Lebanon
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