Israeli airstrike hits an apartment building in Bachoura, central Beirut - AP News

An Israeli airstrike struck an apartment building in Bachoura, a central neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon. The strike adds to months of escalating military operations between Israel and Hezbollah, which has its stronghold in Lebanon. Civilian apartment buildings in populated urban areas have been frequent targets in recent Israeli operations, raising concerns about civilian casualties and the expanding scope of the conflict. The attack underscores the ongoing tension between Israel and Hezbollah militants based in Lebanon, which has intensified since October 2023.