People inspect a damaged building, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes in the Zuqaq al-Blat district in central Beirut, Lebanon. Israeli strikes have killed 773 people in Lebanon since March 2, Lebanon's state news agency said on Friday, citing the health ministry. It appeared to be the first time Israel acknowledged attacking civilian infrastructure during its current military campaign in Lebanon. ISRAEL DROPS LEAFLETS OVER BEIRUTIsraeli aircraft dropped flyers over Beirut threatening to inflict damage on Lebanon similar to the devastation the military wrought on Gaza during its two-year war with Hamas. "In light of the great success in Gaza, the newspaper of the new reality arrives to Lebanon," the flyer said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 14, 2026 08:03 UTC