In a tragic turn of events, four people, including a child, lost their lives in an Israeli air strike near the main government hospital in southern Beirut, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported on Monday evening.
💔 The strike appeared to hit the parking lot of the Rafik Hariri University Hospital, as confirmed by a hospital source speaking to Reuters. In addition to the fatalities, 24 people were injured, adding to the mounting tension in the region.
This incident was among 13 air strikes that rocked southern Beirut on Monday night. The Israeli military stated it was targeting facilities linked to Hezbollah.
Residents in the area are reeling from the sudden escalation. \"We heard a loud explosion and the ground shook,\" said one local resident. \"It's terrifying to think a place of healing like a hospital is now a scene of devastation.\"
The situation remains tense as both sides navigate this complex and volatile conflict. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to monitor the developments.
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Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital
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