Israeli airstrikes kill at least 12 in central Beirut, Lebanese authorities say

Mar 18, 2026 - 14:02
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 12 in central Beirut, Lebanese authorities say
People stand near debris

Israel stepped up airstrikes on Beirut on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people and destroying a 10-storey building near the city center in the third week of its war with Hezbollah, Lebanese authorities said.