Israeli Airstrike Hits Central Beirut, Killing at Least Six

An Israeli airstrike without warning struck an apartment building in central Beirut near government headquarters and embassy districts, killing at least six people and injuring dozens more according to Lebanese officials. The attack targeted a residential area in Lebanon's capital, marking an escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah forces based in Lebanon. The strike occurred in a densely populated part of the city close to key government buildings and diplomatic missions, raising concerns about the expansion of military operations into civilian areas of Beirut.