Israel issued warnings to civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes before launching a series of aerial attacks targeting the armed group Hezbollah. The Israeli military stated that the airstrikes were in response to recent rocket attacks launched by Hezbollah.
Over 200 people were reported to have been injured as a result of the attacks, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure in the targeted areas.
The Israeli military stated that they were specifically targeting sites used by Hezbollah for storing weapons and launching attacks. They emphasized that the warnings issued to civilians were aimed at minimizing casualties and were part of their efforts to distinguish between military targets and civilians.
The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah has raised concerns about the potential for further conflict in the region. The United Nations has called for both sides to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could escalate tensions.
The airstrikes were met with condemnation from Lebanon, with officials denouncing the attacks as a violation of their sovereignty and calling for international intervention to address the situation. Hezbollah has not yet issued a formal response to the airstrikes.
The situation remains volatile, with both sides on high alert for potential further attacks. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and urging both Israel and Hezbollah to seek a peaceful resolution to their ongoing conflict.
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