Beirut Battered: Tragedy in Lebanon's Capital

The Lebanese health ministry reported on Thursday that 203 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes across central Beirut and other areas. Over 1,000 were injured in the attacks, which targeted Hezbollah sites but resulted in significant civilian casualties. President Joseph Aoun condemned the strikes as 'barbaric.'

On Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry announced a tragic death toll of 203 following severe Israeli airstrikes targeting central Beirut and surrounding areas on Wednesday.

More than 1,000 people have been reported injured. These strikes represent the deadliest single-day toll in Lebanon since the resurgence of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah started more than five weeks ago.

Although Israel claimed the attacks were directed at Hezbollah sites, many buildings struck without forewarning were located in crowded commercial and residential zones, resulting in heavy civilian losses. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has denounced the attacks as 'barbaric.'

(With inputs from agencies.)