Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies

By Sally Abou Aljoud, The Associated Press

Posted Nov 18, 2024 01:11:35 PM.

Last Updated Nov 18, 2024 01:15:49 PM.

BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike late Monday struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister’s office and several embassies.

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said two missiles hit the area of Zoqaq al-Blat neighborhood of Beirut. The strike comes following reports that the U.S. envoy has delayed his visit for ceasefire talks.

Ambulance sirens echoed through the area, but no official casualty figures have been released. A reporter with The Associated Press at the scene described significant casualties on the street. The target of the airstrike remains unclear, and the Israeli army did not issue a prior warning.

Sally Abou Aljoud, The Associated Press

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