Israeli Forces Strike Central Beirut Residential Area After Evacuation Warning

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM

Israeli military forces conducted airstrikes on a populated residential and commercial area in central Beirut following evacuation warnings to residents. The attack targeted the Bashoura neighborhood, marking the nearest strike to the city center since hostilities began.

BEIRUT (AP) — Following evacuation warnings to civilians, Israeli forces launched airstrikes on a densely populated residential and commercial area in central Beirut, claiming they were targeting Hezbollah facilities. The military operation struck a structure in the Bashoura neighborhood on two occasions, representing the nearest assault to the city center since the conflict between Israel, the U.S., and Iran commenced.

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