The death toll as a result of the Israeli attack on the central areas of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has risen to five, France Presse reports, citing the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
Two deaths were previously reported.
“The death toll from Israeli attacks in central Beirut has risen to five,” – says the publication.
Earlier on Wednesday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had carried out a “precision strike” in Beirut.
Since October 1, Israel has been carrying out a ground operation against Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon and continues aerial bombardments of the neighboring country, where more than a thousand people have already been killed, including leaders of the Shiite movement, and more. 90 thousand have been killed. refugees. Despite losses, including in command personnel, Hezbollah is fighting ground battles and does not stop rocket attacks on Israeli territory.
The main objective of the military campaign in Israel is to create conditions for the return of 60,000 northern residents who were evacuated due to bombings launched by Hezbollah a year ago in support of the Palestinian Hamas movement.
