Israeli Airstrikes Target Beirut Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israeli airstrikes have intensified across Lebanon, with three strikes hitting central Beirut's Zuqaq al-Blat area on November 18, 2024, targeting locations near key landmarks such as the U.N. headquarters and the Lebanese Parliament. This follows a sharp escalation in violence since late September, with over 3,400 reported fatalities in Lebanon due to Israeli bombardments, primarily affecting civilians. In Gaza, the death toll has exceeded 43,800 since the onset of the conflict on October 7, 2023, with significant casualties reported among women and children. Amidst the ongoing conflict, the U.S. envoy has postponed ceasefire talks, raising concerns about the humanitarian crisis in the region. Reports indicate that Gazan detainees are facing severe mistreatment in Israeli prisons, underscoring the dire circumstances amid military actions. The situation remains volatile, with both Hezbollah and Israeli forces engaged in ongoing clashes.