Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Beirut resulted in at least six deaths and seven injuries, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strike, which hit near the residential Bashoura district, raised concerns as residents reported a sulfur-like smell and accusations of Israel using banned phosphorous bombs by Lebanon’s National News Agency.
As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated, with Israel pursuing a ground incursion in Lebanon and conducting strikes in Gaza, tensions in the region heightened. The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting while Iran launched missiles at Israel as a deterrent. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation, leading to a threat of wider strikes on infrastructure by an Iranian commander.
Global efforts were underway to evacuate citizens from Lebanon, with Japan and Australia making preparations for airlifts. The situation remains volatile as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to unfold.