**Beirut Photographer Captures Dramatic Images of Israeli Strikes** Fadel Itani, a 39-year-old freelance photographer from Beirut, has been documenting Israeli strikes in his hometown for years. On Wednesday, he captured a stunning sequence of images showing an Israeli missile demolishing a tower block in one fell swoop. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, with Itani's photographs providing a vivid account of the destruction. Itani, who has over 16 years of experience as a photographer, learned about the incoming strike from an alert sent by the Israel Defense Forces. The alert warned residents to evacuate the Bashoura neighborhood in Lebanon's capital, where the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah was operating. For the last two weeks, bombs had been dropping on Beirut, and Itani was determined to capture the images. While others fled the incoming strike, Itani headed in the opposite direction, positioning himself behind a parking lot approximately 400 yards away from the site the Israeli military said it was targeting. He wore a protective vest and helmet and carried only his camera and a wide-angle lens. After waiting for around an hour, at approximately 6 a.m. local time (12 a.m. ET), he heard the missile and quickly fired off a series of images at 1/3000th of a second, capturing it moments before it smashed into the building and the explosive aftermath. Itani's photographs provide a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of conflict. Within seconds of the missile striking the building, it was reduced to rubble. The images have raised questions about the risks faced by photographers and civilians in conflict zones. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with the Israeli military continuing to target areas where the militant group operates. The photographs, taken by Itani, have been widely shared and have sparked debate about the role of photographers in conflict zones. Itani's experience and expertise have allowed him to capture the drama and intensity of the situation, providing a unique perspective on the conflict.