Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill at Least Five in Baalbek, Strike Near Beirut

Beirut. At least five people were killed after an Israeli airstrike destroyed a four-story residential building in the Lebanese city of Baalbek. According to the Lebanese state news agency National News Agency (NNA), 15 more people were injured in the incident.

Rescue teams have been searching for families buried under the rubble following the attack on Wednesday morning. International media outlets have reported that the incident is yet to be independently confirmed, and a response has been sought from the Israeli military. 

Meanwhile, Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported that at least six people were killed in another airstrike in the Aramoun area, south of the capital Beirut.

NNA also reported Israeli strikes on a hotel in Hazmieh near Beirut and in various locations in South Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Israeli army has issued a new order for residents of more than a dozen villages and towns in South Lebanon to evacuate immediately. Israel claims that its actions are focused on targeting Hezbollah in those areas.