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Israeli Strikes Kill 350 in Beirut; Family Devastated

4/11/2026

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On April 11, 2026, Hamad al-Jalib buried his wife and four children in Deir el-Zour after Israeli strikes on Beirut.
The strikes targeted Hezbollah-linked sites, killing more than 350 people, including many women and children.
The family had fled to Lebanon six years earlier seeking safety.
Hamad al-Jalib survived because he was away fetching gas.
He mourns his daughters, aged 10 and 12, and his missing child.

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Story summary

On April 11, 2026, Hamad al-Jalib buried his wife and four children in Deir el-Zour after Israeli strikes on Beirut.
The strikes targeted Hezbollah-linked sites, killing more than 350 people, including many women and children.
The family had fled to Lebanon six years earlier seeking safety.
Hamad al-Jalib survived because he was away fetching gas.
He mourns his daughters, aged 10 and 12, and his missing child.