Israeli air strike flattens residential building in BeirutNewsFeedVideo shows the moment a residential building collapsed in Beirut after an Israeli air strike, following an evacuation warning in the city’s central district.Published On 18 Mar 2026
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WED · 2026-03-18 · 06:37 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0318-25565
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Israeli air strike flattens residential building in Beirut
On March 18, 2026, an Israeli air strike flattened a residential building in Beirut, Lebanon. According to news reports, the building was located in the city's central district.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-18 · 06:37 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 18, 2026, an Israeli air strike flattened a residential building in Beirut, Lebanon. According to news reports, the building was located in the city's central district. Video footage shows the collapse of the structure following an evacuation warning. The reason for the Israeli air strike has not been stated in the provided information. The strike resulted in the complete destruction of the residential building.
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The event occurred on 18 Mar 2026.
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The air strike followed an evacuation warning in the city’s central district.
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A residential building collapsed in Beirut after an Israeli air strike.
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