Israeli ‘double-tap strike’ hits displaced on Beirut seafront, kills eight

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On March 12, 2026, an Israeli "double-tap" strike on Beirut's Ramlet al-Baida seafront killed eight people and wounded 31. The area was housing displaced families seeking refuge from ongoing bombing amid escalating conflict between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah. The strike, described as a potential assassination attempt, hit an area outside traditionally targeted zones. Separately, Israeli forces killed at least seven more people in attacks on southern Lebanon and other parts of the country, including Aramoun and Deir Antar. These events are occurring within a wider war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran. Civilians in Lebanon are caught in the crossfire of this regional conflict.
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AI-ExtractedA mother and her three sons were killed in an attack on Burj Shamali.
Israeli forces killed at least seven more people in attacks on southern Lebanon.
An Israeli strike on Beirut’s seafront killed eight people and wounded 31.
Witnesses in Ramlet al-Baida say they were sleeping in their tents when the roar of the jets woke them.
The strike appeared to be another Israeli attempted assassination strike.
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