Tragic Strike Near Beirut: Lives Lost and Thousands Displaced

A child and three adults died with 24 injured in an Israeli strike near Beirut's main hospital. Over 1.2 million have been displaced in Lebanon as Israel seeks to drive Hezbollah fighters from the border for the safe return of Israelis displaced by cross-border fire.

In a devastating incident near Beirut, an Israeli strike claimed the lives of a child and three adults, leaving 24 others injured, according to a statement from the Lebanese health ministry.

The ongoing Israeli campaign in Lebanon has resulted in the displacement of over 1.2 million people, Lebanese authorities report. Israel's objective is to clear Hezbollah fighters from the border area.

The intention is to allow tens of thousands of Israelis to return to their homes, which they abandoned due to Hezbollah's cross-border attacks in support of Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)