A deadly Israeli airstrike hit central Beirut, killing at least 22 people and injuring countless others. The attack targeted residential buildings in neighborhoods already overflowing with displaced individuals. The strikes were reportedly aimed at a top Hezbollah security official, but he was not present at the time of the bombing.
As tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, Lebanon is facing heavy bombardment and a ground invasion. The aftermath of the strike in Beirut’s Burj Abi Haidar neighborhood left buildings destroyed and families torn apart. Ahmad al-Khatib recounted the harrowing experience of rescuing his wife and daughter from the rubble, with his wife still in critical condition at a nearby hospital.
For Mohammed Tarhani, who had fled southern Lebanon to escape previous airstrikes, the strike hit close to his temporary home. The civil defense team is working tirelessly to search for survivors and assess the final death toll. The community is left questioning their safety and future in the midst of ongoing conflict.