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2 days ago
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Israeli airstrikes leave widespread destruction in Beirut's southern suburbs: Initial damage assessment
Beirut's Reconstruction Committee released a preliminary damage assessment following a series of Israeli airstrikes that struck residential neighborhoods in the southern suburbs of the capital. The attacks caused widespread devastation, with nine buildings completely destroyed and damage reported across 71 buildings, 50 vehicles, and 177 institutions. The report details the impact across several neighborhoods in the suburbs. In the Roueiss area, two buildings were reduced to rubble, and eight others sustained damage. Twenty-one residential units were destroyed, while 100 more were affected by the strikes. In the Saint Therese area, two buildings were leveled, and 30 others were damaged. The strikes obliterated 22 residential units and left 314 others partially damaged. The Al Kafaat neighborhood saw three buildings destroyed and 18 damaged. Thirty-six homes were completely demolished, and another 160 suffered varying degrees of destruction. In the Qaaem area, two buildings were flattened, and 15 more were damaged. Thirty-six homes were destroyed, while 300 units sustained partial damage. Beyond structural losses, the strikes damaged 50 vehicles and affected 177 commercial or civil institutions, further compounding the humanitarian and economic toll.
LBCI
3 days ago
- Politics
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PM Salam condemns Israeli attacks as 'deliberate targeting' of Lebanon
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam strongly condemned the repeated Israeli threats and strikes on Lebanon, particularly in Beirut's southern suburbs, calling them a deliberate and systematic targeting of Lebanon's security, stability, and economy—especially on the eve of the holidays and tourist season. Salam said the attacks were a blatant violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701. He urged the international community to take responsibility by pressuring Israel to halt its aggression and comply with a complete withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
LBCI
3 days ago
- Politics
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President Aoun condemns Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned the Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, calling it a message aimed at the United States. 'This attack is a message directed at the U.S., its policies, and its initiatives—delivered through Beirut and the blood of its innocent civilians,' he said. 'Lebanon will never yield to this.'
LBCI
3 days ago
- Politics
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Intense Israeli drone flights over Beirut's southern suburbs following evacuation warning
Intense Israeli drone flights were reported over the skies of Beirut's southern suburbs following an evacuation warning issued by Avichay Adraee, the Israeli military spokesman for the area.
