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Airstrike hits Lebanese Christian town north of Beirut, state media says

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Posted on March 24, 2026

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· Last updated: April 1, 2026

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BEIRUT, March 24 (Reuters) - Lebanese state media said on Tuesday that an air strike hit a Christian town north of Beirut, an area that had not yet been targeted in the expanding war between Israel

Airstrike Hits Lebanese Christian Town Near Beirut Amid Escalating Conflict

Airstrike Targets Sahel Alma Near Beirut

Details of the Incident

BEIRUT, March 24 (Reuters) - Lebanese state media said on Tuesday that an air strike hit a Christian town north of Beirut, an area that had not yet been targeted in the expanding war between Israel and armed group Hezbollah.

Immediate Aftermath and Local Witness Accounts

There were no immediate reports of casualties in the town of Sahel Alma. Witnesses in the area told Reuters they heard several blasts and saw white smoke emanating from the town.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Maya Gebeily;Editing by Alison Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • This is the first airstrike targeting Sahel Alma, a Christian-populated town north of Beirut, signaling a significant geographic expansion of the conflict (lemonde.fr).
  • No casualties were reported immediately, but the strike represents a disturbing shift as Israeli operations have previously focused on Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs (lemonde.fr).
  • The strike raises concerns over widening civilian risk and sectarian implications as Israel begins striking areas historically considered beyond the war’s frontline (lemonde.fr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which town was hit by the airstrike north of Beirut?
The airstrike hit the Christian town of Sahel Alma, located north of Beirut.
Were there any casualties reported in Sahel Alma after the airstrike?
There were no immediate reports of casualties following the airstrike in Sahel Alma.
Has this area been previously targeted in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict?
No, this is the first time an airstrike has hit this area in the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah.
What did witnesses report about the incident in Sahel Alma?
Witnesses reported hearing several blasts and seeing white smoke coming from the town.

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