Lebanese death toll from Israeli airstrike on Beirut rises to 37

Sept. 21 (UPI) -- The death toll from Israel's airstrike on the southern Beirut stronghold of the Lebanese Islamic militant group Hezbollah has risen to 37, the country's top health official said Saturday.

Three children, seven women and three Syrian nationals were among the 37 killed when when Israeli jets bombed the neighborhood on Friday, acting Minister of Public Health Firas Abiad told reporters during a briefing in Beirut.

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