Israel continued its strikes in southern Lebanon for a third day, following the death of a senior Hezbollah commander in an airstrike in Beirut. The offensive has caused significant casualties, with 569 people killed, including 50 children, and 1,835 wounded. Warnings have been issued, urging British nationals to leave Lebanon due to the escalating conflict.
The UN Security Council announced a meeting to discuss the situation as concerns grow over the stability of the Middle East. The US President Joe Biden called for a diplomatic solution, emphasizing the need to avoid a full-scale war. The Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib criticized Biden’s response as not strong enough, calling for US intervention to resolve the crisis.
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in Lebanon, seeking shelter in schools and makeshift locations. Displaced families recount fleeing multiple times due to continuous Israeli strikes targeting civilians. Meanwhile, Iran’s President called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israel’s actions in Lebanon to prevent further escalation.
Israel has vowed to continue its offensive against Hezbollah despite international calls for a ceasefire. Hezbollah retaliated by launching rockets towards Israeli military bases causing injuries. Suspected Israeli missiles targeting Syrian cities have also been intercepted by Syrian air defenses. Funerals have been held for those killed in Lebanon as the conflict shows no signs of slowing down.
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