Escalation in Beirut: Impact of Israeli Strikes

Israeli airstrikes hit an apartment building in Beirut, marking increased military action in the city following attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah. The strikes, part of escalating regional tensions, come shortly after a previous strike killed members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, raising Lebanese involvement in the conflict.

Israeli military strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media reported, marking a second recent assault on the city.

While there was no immediate response from the Israeli military and no casualty reports, this follows a deadly strike on Sunday that killed several members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Tensions have intensified as Hezbollah, backed by Iran, retaliated against Israel for the killing of Iran's supreme leader, prompting a series of Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties.

(With inputs from agencies.)