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Israeli strike on a Beirut apartment building kills 22 people

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By Jane Arraf

Published October 11, 2024 at 5:16 PM EDT

An Israeli strike leveled an apartment building in central Beirut Thursday night, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 100.

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Jane Arraf

Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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