Israeli Strike Hits Beirut Apartment Building: First Within City Limits Amid Escalating Tensions

An Israeli strike targeted an upper floor of an apartment building in Beirut's Kola district early Monday, marking the first strike inside the city in escalating hostilities. Witnesses reported a loud bang and observed smoke rising from a specifically targeted area.

An early Monday strike by Israeli forces targeted an upper floor of an apartment building in the Kola district of Beirut. This marks the first strike within Beirut's city limits during the escalating conflict.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and saw smoke emanating from a hole created in the upper floor of the building, which appeared to be a targeted strike.

The incident signifies a dangerous escalation in hostilities, bringing the conflict into densely populated urban areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)