Israel’s powerful airstrike shakes central Beirut causing casualties

An Israeli airstrike has killed at least four people in central Beirut, Reuters reports, referring to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health.

The attack destroyed an eight-story building and caused a large number of fatalities and injuries, Lebanon’s National News Agency said.

As noted, the blasts shook the capital at around 4 a.m. Security sources said at least four bombs were dropped in the attack.