Israel strikes central Beirut without warning

Israeli air raids struck densely populated commercial and residential districts in central Beirut, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. The Israeli military described the bombardment as the largest coordinated strike of the current war, targeting over 100 Hezbollah-linked sites. Despite a ceasefire announcement, Israel claimed it did not apply to its conflict with Hezbollah, causing panic among residents.