Israeli Airstrike Kills 11 in Central Beirut

An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut early Saturday resulted in at least 11 deaths and numerous injuries as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates. The attack, which destroyed an eight-storey building, was part of a series of strikes targeting the Lebanese capital, marking the fourth in less than a week. Following the strikes, emergency responders continued their search for survivors amid the rubble, with no evacuation warnings issued prior to the bombing. This escalation comes as U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein attempts to negotiate a ceasefire amidst the ongoing violence, which has already claimed over 3,500 lives in Lebanon and displaced a significant portion of the population. In a related incident, a drone strike in the southern port city of Tyre killed one fisherman and injured another. Israeli military actions have intensified in the region, coinciding with heavy ground fighting against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon.