Israel strikes central Beirut.4 killed and 23 injured.

Israeli forces struck the center of the Lebanese capital Beirut, causing multiple casualties.

Lebanon's health ministry said at least four people were killed and 23 injured in an airstrike early this morning on a residential building in the Basta region in central Beirut.

Local media said the Israeli air force fired five missiles, completely destroying an eight-story residential building, and rescue efforts were underway.

The attack marks the fourth time this week that it has targeted central Beirut.

Israel yesterday also destroyed an 11-story building in southern Lebanon known as Hezbollah's stronghold, killing five paramedics.