Israel Conducts Air Attack in Beirut During Live Television Broadcast
March 12, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Israeli Forces Conduct Air Strike in Beirut During Live Broadcast
A recent incident occurred in Beirut, Lebanon, where Israeli forces launched an air attack on a building during a live broadcast by Al Jazeera English. The strike took place moments after the Israeli military announced a new wave of strikes targeting alleged Hezbollah infrastructure throughout the city.
According to reports, the air strike occurred at approximately [time] local time, while a live broadcast was underway on Al Jazeera English. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of journalists and civilians in the region.
The Israeli military had earlier stated that it would be conducting a series of strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets in Beirut. The exact location and details of the strikes were not immediately available.
Al Jazeera English confirmed that the air strike occurred during their live broadcast, which was interrupted by the incident. The network has since resumed its regular programming.
The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of journalists and civilians in the region, particularly those working for international news organizations. An investigation into the incident is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the air strike.
Details of the incident are still emerging, but it is clear that an air strike occurred during a live broadcast on Al Jazeera English. The Israeli military has not commented further on the incident at this time.
Source: Al Jazeera