Israel Kills At Least 11 in Intensified Air Strikes Across Southern Lebanon
Key Takeaways
- Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people.
- Six people were killed in Marub; five in Qana.
- Strikes came amid anticipated Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington.
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 11 in Southern Lebanon
Israeli air strikes intensified across southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 people.
“Israeli strikes have killed at least 18 people across southern Lebanon, as Lebanese authorities reported that the overall death toll from the war that began last month between Israel and Lebanese group Hezbollah has surpassed 2,000”
The Lebanese National News Agency reported six killed in Maaroub and five in Qana.
The strikes came despite a fragile two-week ceasefire that technically held after the US and Iran agreed to halt hostilities.
Israeli forces also struck multiple towns including Kounin, Beflay, Qalaway, Aitit, Kherbet Selem, Haris and Kafra.
Lebanon and Israel prepared for their first direct talks in Washington on April 14.
Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem said the group's resistance would continue until the last breath.
Funerals and Rising Casualties
Thirteen Lebanese state security personnel killed in Nabatieh were buried in Sidon.
The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that at least 2,020 people have been killed since Israeli attacks began on March 2.
More than one million people have been forcibly displaced across the country.
The Lebanese government announced a unified national framework for humanitarian assistance.
Social Affairs Minister Haneen Sayyed said the campaign affirms that the state is present.
Hezbollah Attacks and Ground Fighting
Hezbollah said it attacked gatherings of Israeli troops and tanks in several towns.
The National News Agency reported intense ground clashes in Bint Jbeil.
The Israeli military said its ground forces had carried out a raid on a Hezbollah infrastructure site.
Israeli media reported fighting in and around Bint Jbeil.
The Lebanese ministry of health denied Israel's claims about a hospital.
Supply Chain Under Scrutiny
Rahman Textile produced clothing for several European fashion brands.
Both companies said they were deeply saddened by the deaths.
Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March.
Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman issued a statement claiming the factory had passed its most recent safety inspection in January.
Clean Clothes Campaign spokesperson said the audit system was fundamentally broken.
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