Beirut building turned to rubble by Israeli attack

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete March 18, 2026 at 09:39 AM

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A multi-storey residential building in Beirut has been reduced to rubble following an Israeli attack in a series of strikes targeting central neighbourhoods in the city. The incident occurred on March 18, 2026, with Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reporting live from the scene. The attack resulted in significant damage and destruction in the area, leaving residents without access to their homes. The cause of the Israeli strikes is not specified, but they are part of a series of attacks targeting Beirut. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Details on potential casualties or injuries are not available at this time.

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Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr has been at the scene of one attack that flattened a multi-storey residential building.

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Several central neighbourhoods in Beirut have been attacked in a series of Israeli strikes.

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Beirut building turned to rubble by Israeli attack.

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Zeina Khodr 50% Al Jazeera 60% Israel ×280% Beirut ×290%

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Beirut

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