An Israeli airstrike has killed at least 12 Lebanese rescue workers inside a civil defense center in the eastern city of Baalbek.

An AP journalist at the scene in Mazzeh said a five-story building was damaged by a missile that hit the basement.

Damascus, Syria - An Israeli airstrike targeting two buildings in the Mazzeh district of Damascus has reportedly killed 15 people, according to local sources. The area, known for a significant presence of Iranian and Hezbollah personnel.