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Explosions And Gunshots Heard In Central Beirut After Strikes

A Middle East Airlines airplane flies over Beirut as smoke rises from Dahiyeh, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

On Thursday evening, thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over central Beirut following strikes that hit the Ras el Nabaa and Nowayreh areas. The strikes caused a loud explosion that was heard by a source team on the ground, along with the sound of sirens from ambulances and gunshots.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have stated that they are investigating the reports of the strikes. The situation in Beirut remains tense as residents and authorities assess the extent of the damage caused by the explosions.

Explosions heard in Ras el Nabaa and Nowayreh areas.
Thick black smoke seen in central Beirut after strikes.
IDF investigating the reported strikes.

Incidents like these serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions in the region and the impact they have on the daily lives of people in Beirut. The safety and security of civilians must be a top priority as efforts are made to address the underlying issues that lead to such violent events.

As more information becomes available, it is crucial for authorities to provide updates to the public and ensure transparency in their investigations. The people of Beirut deserve to know the full extent of what transpired and what measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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