BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Lebanon

World / International

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

On Wednesday, Lebanon experienced the heaviest bombardment by Israel in this conflict, with around 100 strikes in 10 minutes. According to Lebanon's health ministry, at least 182 people have been killed and more than 800 wounded. The BBC's Middle East Correspondent, Hugo Bachega, was in Beirut at the site of one of these deadly strikes.

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