At least 22 people were killed and 117 wounded in Israeli airstrikes that hit two different areas in central Beirut on Thursday evening, Lebanon’s health ministry said. A strike in the area of Ras al-Nabaa appeared to have hit the lower half of an eight-story apartment building. The second strike, in the area of Burj Abi Haidar, collapsed an entire building, which was engulfed in flames, an AP photographer said. There was no immediate statement from the Israeli military. In recent weeks Israel has launched frequent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, but strikes in central Beirut are rare. READ MORE HERE: https://www.voanews.com/a/turkey-evacuates-upwards-of-900-people-from-lebanon-via-naval-ships/7818118.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews » FOLLOW US ON THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@voanews #news #voanews
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At least 22 people were killed and 117 wounded in Israeli airstrikes that hit two different areas in central Beirut on Thursday evening, Lebanon’s health ministry said. A strike in the area of Ras al-Nabaa appeared to have hit the lower half of an eight-story apartment building. The second strike, in the area of Burj Abi Haidar, collapsed an entire building, which was engulfed in flames, an AP photographer said. There was no immediate statement from the Israeli military. In recent weeks Israel has launched frequent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, but strikes in central Beirut are rare. READ MORE HERE: https://www.voanews.com/a/turkey-evacuates-upwards-of-900-people-from-lebanon-via-naval-ships/7818118.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews » FOLLOW US ON THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@voanews #news #voanews
