An Israeli airstrike struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon's capital late Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least five people. The strike targeted the Zoqaq al-Blat neighborhood, near key government and diplomatic buildings, including the local U.N. headquarters, Lebanon's parliament, and the prime minister's office.
Israel has intensified its bombardment of Lebanon since late September, aiming to weaken the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group and halt their attacks on Israel. The U.S. is actively working on a cease-fire proposal that would see Israeli ground forces withdrawn from Lebanon and Hezbollah forces pushed away from the Israeli border.
