The military of Israel has carried out airstrikes on central Beirut, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing assault on Lebanon.
Witnesses reported loud explosions in parts of the Lebanese capital as Israeli forces targeted locations believed to be linked to armed groups operating in the area. Emergency teams rushed to the scene as smoke was seen rising from damaged buildings.
Officials in Lebanon said the attack caused casualties and damage to property, while fears are growing that the conflict between Israel and armed groups in Lebanon could expand further.
The strike on central Beirut is seen as one of the most serious developments in the current escalation, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict.