Israeli airstrike kills Lebanese girl, 13, filming herself in Beirut

A 13-year-old Lebanese girl was fatally struck by an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut on April 9, 2026, while walking with her father after basketball practice and filming herself with a phone filter. The incident was captured in real-time footage that has circulated widely on social media, documenting the moment of impact. The killing underscores the ongoing Israeli-Lebanese military escalation and the civilian toll of airstrikes in populated urban areas. This represents a documented instance of civilian casualties in a conflict that has intensified significantly over the past year.