BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

Wednesday’s Bombardment

Wednesday marked a severe escalation in the conflict as Israel unleashed its most intense bombing campaign on Lebanon to date. The assault lasted ten minutes, during which Israeli forces conducted approximately 100 strikes across the nation. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, the attacks resulted in at least 182 deaths and over 800 injured individuals.

Lebanon’s health ministry reported a minimum of 182 fatalities and more than 800 wounded in the strikes, highlighting the scale of the devastation.

The BBC’s Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega was stationed in Beirut, documenting the aftermath of a particularly devastating strike. His presence underscored the ongoing coverage of the region’s crisis as the conflict continued to unfold.