13-year-old girl captures terrifying moment Israel bombed Beirut

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

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Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks killed at least 254 people in a single day. A video captured by a 13-year-old girl shows the moment Israel bombed Beirut, highlighting the devastating impact of these strikes. Protests continue abroad, including outside the Israeli embassy in London, where demonstrators condemn the assault on Lebanon.

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