Published: March 11, 2026
Lebanon's capital, Beirut , was hit by heavy destruction after an Israeli airstrike struck a residential building on Wednesday morning. Local media and international reports said the attack targeted an apartment building in the city's Aicha Bakkar area. � L'Orient Today +1
According to eyewitnesses, the attack occurred around 5 a.m., after which smoke was seen rising from several parts of the building. The attack damaged several floors of the building and also damaged nearby vehicles and buildings. Preliminary figures from the Lebanese Health Ministry indicate that several people were injured, although the exact number of casualties is not yet clear. � L'Orient Today
What is being said to be the reason behind the attack?
According to reports, the attack was likely a targeted operation, with Israel reportedly targeting a specific organization or its members. Some media reports say the attack targeted an office believed to be linked to an Islamic political group. Israel National News
progressive tense
The attack comes at a time of rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah . Israeli airstrikes have struck several parts of Lebanon in recent days, with reports of hundreds of people killed and thousands displaced. � Anadolu Ajansı +1
Experts say such an attack in central Beirut could signal a further escalation of the regional conflict, as previous attacks have mostly been confined to the city's southern suburbs. Reuters
International concern over the situation
Following the incident, the international community has expressed concern about the escalating violence in the region. Humanitarian organizations say that the ongoing airstrikes are forcing large numbers of people in Lebanon to flee their homes.
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