Israel struck Lebanese capital in the first attack since April ceasefire

Israel has bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs in its first direct strike on the Lebanese capital since the April ceasefire.

The air strike targeted the Ghobeiry area in southern Beirut, causing major destruction in densely populated neighbourhoods.

Israel has bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs in its first direct strike on the Lebanese capital since the April ceasefire, escalating fears of a wider regional war as Israeli attacks across Lebanon continue.

The air strike targeted the Ghobeiry area in southern Beirut, causing… pic.twitter.com/L7Kv3rWniy

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