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Israeli strike on Beirut kills 22 in deadliest attack on city centre since war’s start

Israeli strike on Beirut kills 22 in deadliest attack on city centre since war’s start

Above: After an Israeli attack on Beirut's Nowayri neighborhood on October 10, 2024, Lebanese civil defense and emergency services seek and rescue. The assault destroyed a structure and damaged nearby residences and cars. Image copyright: Murat Sengul / Contributor / Anadolu via Getty Images***PLEASE REPLACE WATERMARKED IMAGE***

The Facts

  • Israeli airstrikes killed 22 people in Beirut on Thursday, in the bloodiest attack on the city center during recent hostilities. The strikes hit a densely populated residential area of apartment buildings and small stores.

  • In addition to the fatalities, the Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon reported 117 people injured in the attack on two apartment blocks. After the attacks, many residents left their apartments and gathered in courtyards as emergency personnel arrived.


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