An Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburb killed over ten people and left five missing, as rescue teams continue to search through the rubble near Rafik al-Hariri Hospital.
More than ten people were killed, and five others remain missing after an Israeli airstrike struck Beirut's southern suburb on October 22, reported Maan Khalil, the municipality head.
Rescue teams are continuing their search through the debris near Rafik al-Hariri Hospital.
The Israeli military indicated that their jets hit a Hezbollah target close to the hospital late on October 21, emphasizing that the hospital itself was not aimed at and remained unharmed.
"Old buildings across from Rafik Hariri hospital were targeted by what we can call a heavy airstrike," Khalil stated. "The damage has so far caused more than about 10 martyrs and around 5 people are missing, and the number could be higher."
The Dahiyeh district, a Hezbollah stronghold, has been repeatedly hit by Israeli airstrikes aimed at the militia.
Lebanese authorities report that Israel's operations in Lebanon have displaced over 1.2 million people. Israel claims its actions are intended to eliminate Hezbollah fighters from the border area, allowing tens of thousands of Israelis to return to their homes, which they evacuated due to cross-border fire from Hezbollah in support of Palestinians during the ongoing Gaza conflict.
The U.S. has pressured Lebanon to act against Hezbollah, urging the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to enforce a ceasefire. The LAF, caught between U.S. demands and Hezbollah’s influence, risks losing vital U.S. support if it fails to act.
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The Armenian armed forces attempted three reconnaissance drone flights over Azerbaijan Army positions near Gerenzur, but all were successfully intercepted. Meanwhile, Armenian units repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani positions from multiple regions, escalating tensions in the area.
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Leaders from Central Asia and the European Union will meet in Samarkand on April 4 for the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit, aimed at deepening ties. Talks will focus on trade, investment, green energy, and security — marking a new era of cooperation.
Iran and Afghanistan are working to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties as the Taliban seeks greater engagement with the United States. The discussions focus on trade, security, and regional stability, highlighting shifting alliances in the region amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Leaders from Central Asia and the European Union will meet in Samarkand on April 4 for the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit, aimed at deepening ties. Talks will focus on trade, investment, green energy, and security — marking a new era of cooperation.
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