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Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Beirut Suburbs, Destroying 4 to 6 Buildings with 2,000-Pound Bombs

Sep 27, 2024, 04:13 PM

Israeli forces have conducted a series of airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, resulting in massive destruction and significant loss of life. The airstrikes targeted residential areas, with reports indicating that at least four to six high-rise buildings were completely destroyed. The Lebanese Civil Defense has reported that hundreds of people are missing under the rubble. The airstrikes involved the use of 2,000-pound bunker-busting bombs, reportedly supplied by the US. This attack marks the most significant Israeli assault on Beirut since 2006.