BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

Wednesday saw Lebanon endure its most intense Israeli bombardment of the conflict. Over the course of 10 minutes, the country faced a sustained aerial assault, with Israeli forces confirming approximately 100 strikes during the incident. Lebanon’s health ministry reported at least 182 fatalities and over 800 injured, marking a grim toll from the latest offensive.

The BBC’s Middle East Correspondent, Hugo Bachega, was on-site in Beirut following one of the deadliest Israeli airstrikes. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with debris scattered across the area and emergency responders working to stabilize the situation. Bachega captured the immediate aftermath, highlighting the human impact of the attacks.