Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon Israel targets centre of Lebanese capital in escalation of military campaign that has killed nearly 700 people.Share this: How Israel is reacting to Trump’s ‘de-escalation’ with IranDateMarch 23, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIsrael attacks Iran’s major gas field in new escalationDateMarch 18, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIsrael issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalationDateApril 26, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera