General · 18 March 2026
Israel strikes Beirut, kills 12, escalates Lebanon conflict.
A wave of air strikes by Israel on Beirut has left at least 12 people dead, marking a sharp escalation in the conflict in Lebanon. The attacks targeted multiple areas of the capital as fighting between Israeli forces and armed groups intensified. The latest strikes have raised fears of a broader regional crisis, with civilians caught in the growing violence and tensions continuing to rise.
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