Israeli Strike on Beirut Kills 22 in Deadliest Attack on City Center Since War Began
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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 two densely populated residential area of apartment buildings and small stores.Israeli airstrikes killed 22 people in Beirut on Thursday, in the bloodiest attack on the city center since the war began. The strikes hit two densely populated residential areas 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.
The Spin
Though the situation in the region continues to escalate, the US is not directly involved and tries to use its influence over Israel to have the Israeli military to act responsible when targetting civilian areas in Lebanon. Israel has every right to respond to Hezbollah's daily terror attacks along its northern border. However, it is in no one's interest for tensions to explode into a wider regional war. The US will continue to work toward regional stability.
Israel is fighting an existential multi-front war, yet the US and its media refuse to give Israel a fair shake. As Israel battles Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza while mulling how to respond to a direct Iranian attack, the US is working to restrict Israel's actions by meddling in its internal politics. Israel must make clear to the US that it will take whatever action it deems necessary.
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This is a clear example of terrorism and a disregard for human life by Israel. Hezbollah opened a support front with Israel to stand in solidarity with Gaza, which has faced a genocidal Israeli campaign. Its attacks will end when Israel withdraws from Gaza. Meanwhile, Hezbollah is ready and able to defend Lebanon from Israeli aggression.