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Flames leap from a building hit by an Israeli air strike, Beirut, Lebanon, 15.11.2024

Video. Explosions in Beirut after Israeli strikes cause extensive damage

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Israeli airstrikes hit neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut and near the city centre on Friday, causing extensive damage and escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.

Israeli airstrikes hit neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut and near the city centre on Friday, destroying buildings in Burj Barajneh and Tayouneh.

Israel claimed to have targeted "Hezbollah installations" following evacuation warnings had been issued.

The explosions caused extensive damage, further escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli strikes against Hezbollah have intensified since September.

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