Israel strikes central Beirut, 20 killed as diplomats push for ceasefire

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Israeli airstrikes Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 20 people, officials said, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon's capital continued without warning while diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire.

Lebanon's Health Ministry said 66 people were wounded in the strikes, which were the fourth in central Beirut in less than a week.

Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.

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Markets: IndiaFranceIsraelLebanon

Topics: Israel army Hamas Hezbollah Axios report Oct 7 Cabinet meeting Militant group Israel defence Kibbutz Hamas Benjamin Netanyahu

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