Israeli airstrikes intensify across Lebanon, hitting Beirut's waterfront
Israeli forces conducted repeated aerial strikes across Lebanon on April 9, 2026, with CCTV footage capturing an airstrike hitting Beirut's Corniche el Mazraa waterfront area. The bombardment represents one of the heaviest waves of Israeli attacks since military operations expanded beyond Gaza into Lebanon. This escalation signals a dangerous widening of regional conflict that threatens civilian populations and could destabilize the broader Middle East. The strikes follow months of cross-border tensions and raise concerns about potential humanitarian crisis and further regional escalation.
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- April 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM PDT
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