Key Takeaways
- Israel launched an airstrike in central Beirut, targeting the Health Authority Center affiliated with Hezbollah.
- The airstrike caused a massive fire and significant damage to nearby houses and vehicles.
- At least 5 people were killed in the attack, and heavy black smoke was seen rising from the building.
Beirut: Israel launched an airstrike early Thursday morning targeting the Health Authority Center affiliated with Hezbollah in the al-Bachoura area, central Beirut, causing a massive fire, al-Jadeed local TV channel reported.
TV footage showed heavy black smoke rising from the building.
The airstrike also led to significant damage to nearby houses and parked vehicles. Ambulances and civil defence teams have rushed to the area for rescue.
According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, at least 5 people were killed in the airstrike in the al-Bachoura area.
Shortly before the strike in central Beirut, Israel launched three strong airstrikes on the Haret Hreik area in Beirut’s southern suburbs, the TV channel reported.
