Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since April Ceasefire Agreement
Israeli warplanes struck the southern suburbs of Beirut on May 7, 2026, targeting a residential apartment in the Ghobeiry area. The Lebanese National News Agency reported that three missiles hit the building, marking the first attack on the capital since a temporary ceasefire took effect on April 17. The strike coincided with broader Israeli drone and air operations in southern and eastern Lebanon that killed at least 16 people, including paramedics, and damaged a school building.
Casualties reported: 16
Displaced: 2500