Israeli airstrikes hit central Beirut in deadliest day of ongoing conflict

A mother and son narrowly escaped death when Israeli forces bombed a residential building in central Beirut on April 10, 2026, one of the deadliest days since the war's escalation. The strike killed and injured multiple civilians in the neighborhood, adding to mounting casualties in Lebanon's capital. The incident underscores the intensifying military campaign and its direct impact on civilians in urban areas. International attention remains focused on the humanitarian toll and ceasefire prospects in the region.