BEIRUT, July 31. /TASS/. Two children, aged 4 and 6, were killed in the Israeli strike at the outskirts of Beirut, their bodies were discovered during the rescue operation, the Lebanese Health Ministry announced. Previously, one woman was reported killed in the attack.
The number of injured has increased from 68 to 74, they were provided medical aid in Beirut hospitals; 65 people were released from hospitals, while the rest require surgery. The removal of the debris continues; eyewitnesses believe that the death toll may still increase.
On July 30, Israeli planes fired four missiles at the Dahieh suburb of Beirut, considered a Hezbollah stronghold. A four-story building was destroyed, buildings and parked cars nearby got damaged.
The attack aimed to eliminate Hezbollah military commander Fouad Shukr. He succumbed to his injuries in a hospital later, although initial reports suggested that he was able to avoid elimination.