💔 Beirut is once again in mourning as the death toll climbs to at least 22 after an Israeli airstrike hit al-Noueiri, a bustling neighborhood in the heart of the city, on Thursday evening. The Lebanese Health Ministry reports that 117 others have been injured in this tragic incident.
The densely populated area was shaken by the sudden attack, leaving residents in shock and scrambling to find their loved ones amidst the chaos. \"It was like a scene from a movie,\" one local resident described. \"We never expected something like this to happen here.\"
The airstrike was reportedly aimed at Wafiq Safa, the head of Hezbollah's Liaison and Coordination Unit. According to Al Jazeera, Safa survived the attack, adding another layer of tension to the already complex situation in the region.
This event has sent ripples not just through Beirut, but across the globe. As the city grapples with the aftermath, many are calling for peace and solidarity. 🇱🇧❤️
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Death toll from Israeli airstrike in central Beirut rises to 22
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