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Lebanon says at least 4 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut hotel

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 8, 2026 at 03:45 AM
Lebanon says at least 4 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut hotel
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An Israeli strike on a Beirut hotel killed at least four people and wounded ten others on Sunday, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Israel stated the strike targeted commanders from Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The strike occurred in central Beirut, hitting a hotel room. This incident follows increased Israeli strikes across Lebanon and ground troop movements into border areas this week. Lebanon was drawn into the conflict after Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Israeli military announced additional strikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut's southern suburbs.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Middle East 30% Ramada hotel 40% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 50% Iran ×260% Iranian Revolutionary Guards 60% Hezbollah ×370% Beirut ×480% Israel ×690% Lebanon ×590%

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israeli strike 100% lebanon 90% beirut 90% hezbollah 70% middle east war 60% iran 60% revolutionary guards 50% air strike 50% hotel 40%

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Very Negative
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South China Morning Post
Political Lean
Center-Right (0.50)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
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Lebanon

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