LBCI

New Israeli strike on central Beirut without warning

18-03-2026 | 02:05

Share

Share

New Israeli strike on central Beirut without warning

A new Israeli strike hit central Beirut's Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood on Wednesday, state media reported, the second on the densely populated area since the early morning without prior warning.

A blast was heard throughout the capital, and AFPTV's live broadcast showed plumes of smoke rising from the area as the war between Hezbollah and Israel continued.

A building in Bashoura, also in central Beirut, was struck earlier following an Israeli warning.

AFP

Lebanon News

Israeli

strike

central

Beirut

without

warning

Next

Israeli army issues evacuation warning for residents south of Zahrani River

Tom Barrack denies reports Washington encouraged Syria to send forces to Lebanon

Previous

Recommended For You

President Aoun, Central Bank governor discuss financial stability, banking reforms and deposit recovery

09:07

President Aoun, Central Bank governor discuss financial stability, banking reforms and deposit recovery

PM Salam chairs weekly meeting on recovery and reconstruction in southern Lebanon

09:03

PM Salam chairs weekly meeting on recovery and reconstruction in southern Lebanon

Lebanon-Qatar electricity talks moved from Beirut to Doha at Qatar’s request: LBCI sources

07:55

Lebanon-Qatar electricity talks moved from Beirut to Doha at Qatar’s request: LBCI sources

President Aoun: Lebanon is a sovereign state, positive neutrality essential to avoid regional conflicts

07:24

President Aoun: Lebanon is a sovereign state, positive neutrality essential to avoid regional conflicts

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Drone attack causes fire, no casualties in UAE industrial area: Statement

Middle East News

2026-03-10

Drone attack causes fire, no casualties in UAE industrial area: Statement

Lebanon’s electricity tariff dilemma: Pay more to EDL or pay more to generators?

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-02

Lebanon’s electricity tariff dilemma: Pay more to EDL or pay more to generators?

White House expresses 'concerns' over blocking Jerusalem's Catholic leader

Middle East News

2026-03-30

White House expresses 'concerns' over blocking Jerusalem's Catholic leader

FBI returns three ancient Lebanese artifacts to Lebanon

2026-09-03

FBI returns three ancient Lebanese artifacts to Lebanon

Videos

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-15

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-09

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-08

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

2026-09-18

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Qatar emir reshuffles QatarEnergy board, retains chairman and deputy

1

Qatar emir reshuffles QatarEnergy board, retains chairman and deputy

Lebanon-Qatar electricity talks moved from Beirut to Doha at Qatar’s request: LBCI sources

2

Lebanon-Qatar electricity talks moved from Beirut to Doha at Qatar’s request: LBCI sources

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement

3

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement

US consulate in Hong Kong says 'strongly condemns' Joshua Wong sentencing

4

US consulate in Hong Kong says 'strongly condemns' Joshua Wong sentencing

Tanker struck by two projectiles north of Qatar, crew status unconfirmed, UKMTO says

5

Tanker struck by two projectiles north of Qatar, crew status unconfirmed, UKMTO says

Netanyahu faces major setback as Eisenkot emerges with majority support: The details

6

Netanyahu faces major setback as Eisenkot emerges with majority support: The details

Saudi coalition says Houthi missile fired at Medina region intercepted

7

Saudi coalition says Houthi missile fired at Medina region intercepted

President Aoun, Central Bank governor discuss financial stability, banking reforms and deposit recovery

8

President Aoun, Central Bank governor discuss financial stability, banking reforms and deposit recovery

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More