Escalation in Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Devastate Beirut, Kill Key Figures

An Israeli airstrike has devastated central Beirut, killing civilians and Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In Gaza, similar strikes have resulted in high civilian casualties. The Lebanese government is seeking DNA samples from families to identify remains. The overall death toll includes over 1,030 people in Lebanon.

An apparent Israeli airstrike on central Beirut has levelled an apartment building. This follows Israel's broader campaign against Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, culminating in the death of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

The Monday airstrike—first in central Beirut for nearly a year—struck a multistory residential building, drawing ambulances and crowds to a busy Sunni district. Videos showed the aftermath and a distressing public scene.

In parallel, an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed a family of four. The conflict has intensified, with Lebanese and Palestinian officials reporting escalating casualties, largely civilians, and broader impacts across affected areas.