Israel strikes central Beirut without warning
Why it matters: Dozens of civilians are dead and hundreds injured in Beirut after Israeli air strikes.
- Israel conducted a large wave of air strikes across Lebanon, including central Beirut, without warning.
- Officials report dozens killed and hundreds wounded in Beirut following the attacks.
- Al Jazeera highlights the rapid intensity, noting 100 air strikes launched in 10 minutes across Lebanon.
- BBC World confirms the extensive nature of the Israeli air strikes across the country.
Following an Iran ceasefire, Israel launched a massive, unannounced aerial assault across Lebanon, with officials reporting dozens killed and hundreds wounded in central Beirut. BBC World and Al Jazeera corroborate the widespread nature of the attacks, with Al Jazeera noting the intensity of 100 strikes in just 10 minutes.
