Israeli Airstrike on Beirut's Basta Area Kills 20, Targets Hezbollah Commander

Nov 23, 2024, 01:13 PM

An Israeli airstrike struck an eight-story residential building in the Basta al-Fawqa area of central Beirut on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and injuring 66 others, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The building was hit with five missiles, leveling it and causing extensive damage to nearby structures. The attack reportedly targeted Muhammad Haidar, a senior Hezbollah commander. The strikes occurred without prior warning, raising fears of escalation in the region. Rescue operations continued hours after the building was destroyed.