Beirut was left reeling after a series of Israeli airstrikes reduced entire neighborhoods to rubble, with residents desperately searching for survivors in the aftermath.
The attacks, which came shortly after a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, targeted multiple areas of the Lebanese capital. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as buildings collapsed and streets filled with dust and debris.
"We heard the explosions, then everything came down," said one local resident who was helping neighbors dig through the wreckage. "People are trapped under what's left of their homes."
Emergency crews worked through the night to reach those buried under collapsed structures, while families gathered at the edges of cordoned-off areas, hoping for news of loved ones. The extent of casualties remains unclear as rescue operations continue.
The strikes mark a significant escalation in regional tensions, occurring despite recent diplomatic efforts to de-escalate conflicts in the area. Analysts note the timing raises questions about the stability of the broader ceasefire framework.