Emergency responders search for survivors in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes

April 1, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Emergency responders search for survivors in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes

Multiple Fatalities Reported in Israeli Airstrikes on Beirut

Emergency responders are conducting a search and rescue operation in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes targeted the Jnah neighborhood and a vehicle located south of the capital, resulting in two fatalities.

According to reports, at least 100 people have lost their lives in Lebanon since Hezbollah launched retaliatory strikes against Israel as part of the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel. The majority of those killed are reported to be health workers, with a total of 52 individuals from this sector confirmed dead.

Details on the airstrikes themselves are limited, but it is known that they occurred in two separate locations: one in the Jnah neighborhood and another near the capital city. Emergency services have been deployed to the affected areas to search for survivors and provide assistance to those injured.

The incident marks the latest escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah, which began following a US-Israeli operation aimed at targeting Iran. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing reports of casualties and damage in Lebanon.

Source: Al Jazeera