Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah rockets land in northern Israel
An Israeli airstrike in Beirut has killed at least 14 people and wounded more than 60, according to Lebanese health officials
By The Associated Press
Published - Sep 20, 2024, 11:16 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:02 PM EST
An Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more, Lebanese health officials said. It was the first such Israeli attack on Lebanon’s capital in months and came shortly after Hezbollah pounded northern Israel with 140 rockets.
In Gaza, Palestinian authorities said 15 people were killed overnight in Israeli attacks.
Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed in the territory since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war. The ministry does not differentiate between fighters and civilians in its count but says a little over half of those killed were women and children.
Israel says it has killed over 17,000 militants, without providing evidence.