Israel Expands Campaign Against Lebanon, Bombs Beirut, Kills Civilian Journalists
Key Takeaways
- Three Lebanese journalists killed in southern Lebanon strike.
- Israel conducted a targeted attack in southern Lebanon against journalists.
- Beirut's southern suburbs saw heavy bombardment and damage amid expansion of campaign.
Israel Bombs Beirut, Kills Journalists
Israel intensified its bombing campaign across southern Lebanon and Beirut.
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ISF and Shabak confirmed they killed Ali Shoeib, a Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar journalist, in a targeted strike that also killed Fatima Ftouni and Mohamed Ftouni.
The World Health Organization reported at least nine paramedics killed across southern Lebanon on March 28.
Beirut in Rubble, Civilian Toll Mounts
Heavy bombardment devastated parts of Beirut, especially the southern suburbs.
An Israeli air strike heavily damaged a residential building, scattering rubble and crushing cars.
More than a million people have fled their homes since the war in Lebanon began.
Trump-Endorsed Campaign Sends 50,000 Troops
Israel deployed 50,000 troops into Lebanon's southern border zone.
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Defense Minister Cohen said Hezbollah's military infrastructure would be completely eradicated.
President Trump renewed backing for Israel, calling the campaign long overdue.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Lebanon
UN Secretary-General Guterres warned the Rashidieh camp could be completely destroyed.
He described the region as one of the world’s most dangerous emergency sites.
Iran demanded Israel stop the aggression.
Washington Writes Hezbollah Out of Lebanese Politics
The US moved to remove Hezbollah from Lebanese politics.
The campaign was an effort to seize the strategic moment.
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