A massive Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Beirut killed at least 20 people and over 60 were wounded, sharply escalating fears of war.
The strike on the Basta neighborhood, marked by powerful booms and the sounds of warplanes, completely demolished a multistory building while affecting others nearby.
Samar Zeineddine recounted the tragic moment just before the strike, when she lost contact with her friend Nancy Awad, who later was discovered among the debris.
Despite recent hopes for a cease-fire indicated by a US envoy, the airstrike highlights the volatile situation in Lebanon, with fears of ongoing escalation.
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