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The aftermath of Israel’s attacks on central Beirut

An Israeli attack in densely populated areas of central Beirut has killed at least 22 people and wounded 117 others, as strikes move away from Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs and into the heart of the Lebanese capital.

The attack, which struck buildings in the Nuweiri and Nabaa neighbourhoods, was a failed attempt to assassinate senior Hezbollah official Wafiq Safa, according to media reports.


People gather near a damaged building at the site of an Israeli air strike in Beirut on October 11





Israel says its downed UAVs and rockets launched from Lebanon

The Israeli army says its defences have intercepted two unmanned aircraft launched towards the country’s territory from Lebanon. They were destroyed before crossing into the Israeli airspace, a statement said.

The military also said some 25 rockets were launched from Lebanon at about 8:30am (05:30 GMT), adding that some were intercepted while others fell in open areas.


Hezbollah says it targeted Israeli military base

Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack an Israeli military base in Kiryat Eliezer in Haifa.

In a statement, it added:

  • Its fighters targeted an Israeli soldiers’ gatherings with rockets in the Zovolon area, north of Haifa, and in the settlement of Kafrsold.
  • It shelled the Yaftah barracks and its surroundings.
  • It targeted al-Abad site with a missile.

Hezbollah said the these attacks come in support of the Palestinians and in defence of Lebanon following Israeli attack on civilians that have killed more than 2,000 people.


Israeli air raids hit southern Lebanon

Our colleagues on the ground are reporting two Israeli air raids near the town of Bazouriya in the southern Lebanese district of Tyre.