Several People Killed in Israeli Strike on Central Beirut

Reports suggest that Israeli airstrikes have resulted in significant civilian casualties in Beirut, Lebanon. A recent strike on the Zuqaq al-Blat neighborhood has killed at least five people and injured 24. The area is located near key government and diplomatic buildings, including the parliament, several embassies, and a United Nations building. This incident marks a shift in Israeli strikes, which have previously targeted more isolated areas but have now begun to hit densely populated central Beirut. The escalation in Israeli bombardment is attributed to its efforts to secure its northern border with Lebanon and allow Israelis displaced by cross-border fire to return home.