Israel shocked the residents of Beirut with an early morning airstrike near the Cola intersection, breaking a 15-year pattern of limiting attacks to the southern suburbs. The explosion reverberated throughout the city, causing devastation at a popular gathering point for taxis and buses.
Initial footage from the scene revealed destroyed residential buildings and tragic scenes of bystanders rushing to help amidst the chaos. The brutal force of the attack left a chilling reminder of the ongoing conflict’s toll on innocent lives.
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine confirmed the loss of three key members in the airstrike, which utilized unmanned aerial vehicles. This attack, following a deadly day of Israeli strikes in Lebanon, raised questions about the safety of various parts of Beirut from the expanding air campaign.
As the death toll rises, with over 1,000 Lebanese killed and thousands more injured in the past two weeks, the government reports a staggering one million people displaced from their homes. The tragic consequences of the conflict continue to escalate, leaving no corner untouched by the violence.
