Death toll from Beirut attack rises to 45
The military operation was aimed at senior members of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Forces, according to statements from Israel’s armed forces.
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Israeli military targets Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces reported targeting 290 Hezbollah sites across southern Lebanon, with additional strikes on 110 locations occurring in the early hours of the morning.
Escalation intensifies as Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire
Hezbollah indicated that, despite recent setbacks, including explosions affecting its communication equipment and strikes targeting leadership figures, it remains combat-ready.
Airspace closed in Northern Israel amid escalating violence
Reports indicate that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted over 100 strikes in Lebanon in retaliation for 25 rocket attacks launched from the region. The Lebanese health ministry has reported at least 31 fatalities due to the Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, including several high-ranking Hezbollah commanders. This escalation marks a significant intensification of hostilities between Israeli forces and Lebanese militant groups.
Escalating violence in Lebanon and Gaza
Simultaneously, Israeli forces conducted a missile strike in Gaza, killing at least 22 people, predominantly women and children, in an attack on a school compound. The Israeli military claims the site was being utilized as a Hamas command center, asserting that precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties. However, reports from Gaza’s Health Ministry and eyewitness accounts suggest a tragic scene, with many families caught unawares. A witness described the chaos, stating, “There was no warning... Where is the conscience?”
Iraq sends medical assistance to Lebanon amid unprecedented security incident
Lebanon, already grappling with economic turmoil and political instability, faces an unprecedented crisis as authorities scramble to investigate the source of the pager malfunctions.
Analysts question strategic impact of Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah
Opinions are divided on whether the operation reflects a short-term reaction or a long-term strategy. Some analysts speculate that Israel may have acted swiftly out of fear that Hezbollah had discovered its ability to sabotage the pagers, leading to an urgent preemptive strike. Conversely, others suggest a more calculated intent behind the operation, positing that Israel hoped to coerce Hezbollah into reconsidering its military aggression amid ongoing negotiations concerning Gaza.
U.S. State Department: Members of “terrorist organizations” are legitimate targets
“It’s not just a question for the United States. It is a question for every party in the region. Of course, it’s a first-order question to Israel, it’s a question to Hezbollah, but it is a question to all of the other countries in the region about what type of region that they want to live in,” he said.
Son of Hezbollah legislator among those killed in Lebanon pager explosions
In a statement to The Associated Press, Ali Ammar condemned the attacks as “a new Israeli aggression against Lebanon.” He vowed that “the resistance will retaliate in a suitable way at the suitable time,” highlighting Hezbollah’s intent to respond to what it views as an act of aggression by Israel.
U.S. urges diplomatic solution to Israel-Hezbollah conflict, White House says
The explosions, which occurred simultaneously across various regions in Lebanon, including Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, have been attributed by Hezbollah and Lebanese officials to Israel. Hezbollah has vowed retaliation for what it calls a “criminal aggression.”
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