‘Boom, boom, boom… we stopped counting’: Reporter on Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Beirut

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Multiple explosions struck Beirut on Thursday afternoon, killing over 300 people including women, children, and elderly residents. Israel stated it targeted Hezbollah command centers. The bombardment lasted hours with repeated strikes across the city. Residents reported panic, traffic chaos, and communication network overload. One official killed was a Hezbollah aide. Businesses were destroyed and families separated during evacuation attempts.

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