Israeli Airstrikes Escalate in Beirut Amid Regional Tensions
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An Israeli air strike destroyed a residential building in Beirut's Tayouneh neighborhood, intensifying the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hizbollah. The attack followed Israel's evacuation warnings in Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting areas with alleged Hizbollah facilities. This escalation comes amid continued fighting along Lebanon's southern border and Israeli air strikes across the country, resulting in over 3,300 deaths. Iran's Ali Larijani visited Beirut to discuss the conflict, while US efforts for a ceasefire face skepticism. Israel also targeted Syrian suburbs, claiming to strike militant sites.
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