Monday, June 8, 2026

Israel Strikes Lebanese Capital of Beirut in Latest Escalation

from AntiWar

20 Lebanese have been killed in the last 24 hours as Israel continues to follow its latest ceasefire deal with substantial escalation of military strikes on the country. Sunday’s strikes included multiple Israeli strikes on the suburbs of the Lebanese capital city of Beirut.

Two apartment buildings were struck in the suburb of Dahiyeh. The strikes were carried out without any advanced notice for civilians to evacuate. At least two people were killed in the attacks, and 20 others were wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The wounded included at least four women and four children.

Israeli officials claimed the attacks on the apartment blocks targeted “terrorist headquarters,” though it is as yet unclear if any of the casualties were actually in any way terrorists. The attacks were reportedly carried out in coordination with the United States.  President Trump is reportedly unhappy with the strikes...

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