Apparent Israeli strike hits central Beirut for first time
An apparent Israeli airstrike struck a building in the central Beirut neighborhood of Cola last night, according to videos posted to social media.
The videos, geolocated by NBC News, show damage to the multi-story building as debris is seen on the ground below. People are also seen gathering around the structure as multiple ambulances converge on the area.
It was not immediately clear whether there were deaths or injuries related to the reported strike, nor was it clear that the strike was intentionally aimed at Cola.
Cola, a stone’s throw from downtown Beirut, is known as a busy neighborhood and is the location of a bus station. This would be the first Israeli strike on the heart of the Lebanese capital during this round of conflict.
