Israel Targets Central Beirut in Airstrike, Killing Six

Oct 3, 2024, 02:45 AM

In the early hours of Thursday, Israel launched a targeted airstrike on central Beirut, killing at least six people. The strike followed Israel's deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. The attack resulted in significant damage to the heart of the city, with plumes of smoke seen billowing into the sky. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the attack as a 'targeted' operation. Additionally, reports indicated strikes also hit the southern suburbs of Beirut.