Tel Aviv hit by missile debris as peace talks continue in Lebanon

Missile fragments from Lebanon strike Tel-Aviv suburb causing injuries and property damage. US diplomat arrives for peace discussions while Biden pushes for quick end to conflict

November 19 2024 , 10:35 AM  •  181 views

Tel Aviv hit by missile debris as peace talks continue in Lebanon

Debris from an intercepted missile hit Tel-Avivʼs streets yesterday causing fires and building damage in a busy shopping area. The attack (which came from Lebanese territory) left five people hurt in Ramat-Gan district; a middle-aged woman got serious injuries while others had less-severe wounds

Israelʼs air-defense system broke apart the surface-to-surface projectile‚ but its fragments fell onto populated areas. “The interception caused missile parts to hit ground level resulting in casualties“ the IDF stated

In a related turn-of-events Lebanese officials reported that an Israeli strike near Beiruts government buildings killed 5 people and left 24 hurt. Over the past couple months Israel has been targeting Hezbollahʼs top-ranks‚ taking out their chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and media head Mohammad Afif

Weʼre going to keep pushing to accelerate a ceasefire deal that ensures Israelʼs security and brings hostages home

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US envoy Amos Hochstein went to Beirut today for peace talks. A senior Lebanese politician Ali Hassan Khalil said they agreed to US peace plan but some points need work. Israel started ground actions in Lebanon after months of border fights‚ wanting to help north-region people return home