Israeli strikes kill over 200 in Beirut as Hezbollah conflict escalates

Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 200 people across multiple targets in Beirut, Lebanon, as Israel intensifies its military campaign against Hezbollah amid an ongoing regional conflict. The strikes represent a significant escalation in violence, with international observers and governments calling for an immediate ceasefire. The escalation threatens broader regional stability and has drawn warnings from the United States and European nations concerned about the humanitarian toll and risk of wider war. Israel has signaled it will continue targeting Hezbollah positions despite international pressure.