Israeli Airstrike on Beirut Suburbs Kills 9, Injures 59

Sep 20, 2024, 02:35 PM

The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported that an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut has resulted in at least nine deaths and 59 injuries, including eight in critical condition. The strike targeted a residential building and is believed to have included senior Hezbollah members among the casualties. Initial reports indicated three deaths and 17 injuries, but the toll has since risen. The incident has escalated tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.