Israeli Air Strike Destroys Residential Building in Beirut

A residential building in Beirut’s central district has been destroyed in an Israeli air strike, according to video footage. The incident occurred shortly after an evacuation warning was issued in the area.

Eyewitnesses report that the building collapsed following a brief period of time. The exact cause and timing of the strike are currently unknown.

The Israeli military has not commented on the incident. Local authorities have confirmed that the building was located in a densely populated residential area, which may pose a risk to nearby residents.

Video footage obtained by Al Jazeera shows the moment the building collapsed, with debris scattered across the surrounding streets. The footage appears to show the building’s facade collapsing before it comes crashing down.

The evacuation warning issued earlier in the day was intended to alert residents of potential danger in the area. It is unclear whether anyone was injured or killed as a result of the strike.

Details on the circumstances leading up to the incident are still emerging, and further information may become available in the coming hours.

Source: Al Jazeera