Israeli airstrike hits hotel in central Beirut, killing four

Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on a hotel in the center of Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanese authorities reported at least four people were killed in the attack on the Ramada hotel. The Israeli military said the strike was part of its operations in Lebanon.

Israel stated it has killed about 200 Hezbollah fighters during its recent military actions in Lebanon. Two Israeli soldiers were also reported killed in combat operations in southern Lebanon. The strike in Beirut marks a significant escalation, as it targeted a building in a densely populated area of the capital.

The situation reflects a major intensification of cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military warned Lebanon it would pay a 'heavy price' for continued conflict. The attack in central Beirut represents one of the deepest Israeli strikes into Lebanese territory during this period of fighting.