Smoke rises over Beirut after Israeli strike on Raouche building

On March 8, 2026, an Israeli strike on an apartment in the Ramada Hotel building in Beirut's Raouche district resulted in casualties. According to Lebanon's health ministry, at least four people were killed and ten others wounded. Smoke was seen rising from the building following the attack. Israel claimed responsibility, stating that the strike targeted commanders from Iran's Quds Force who were operating in the Lebanese capital. The incident further escalates tensions in the region.