23 Nov 2024 | 02:43 PM UTC
Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut reportedly killed at least 11 people early Nov. 23
Israeli airstrikes in the Basta Faouka area of Beirut, Lebanon, reportedly kill at least 11 people early Nov. 23.
Lebanese authorities reported that at least 11 people have been killed and 63 others injured in central Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes targeted residential buildings in the Basta Faouka area of the city early Nov. 23. Reports indicate that the strikes targeted Muhammad Hayder, a senior Lebanese Hizballah (LH) commander; his whereabouts are unknown. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and casualties could increase in the coming hours.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will probably affect the area over the coming hours. Authorities may close local roads or evacuate nearby buildings on short notice to ensure public safety. Further attacks are likely over the coming days.
Avoid the impacted areas until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected areas and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials and your home government. In light of recent regional tensions, consider avoiding nonessential travel to Lebanon, particularly the border region shared with Israel until the situation stabilizes. Consider departing Lebanon via commercial means while these are available. Note that commercial options to leave Lebanon may become increasingly limited if the security environment further deteriorates.
