Israel Launches Largest Bombing Wave in Lebanon, Kills 72 Including Several Children
Key Takeaways
- Israel launched a large wave of air strikes across Lebanon, including Beirut.
- Lebanese health authorities report dozens killed and hundreds wounded.
- Beirut's central districts were hit without warning.
Massive Israeli Bombing
Israel launched a massive wave of coordinated air strikes across Lebanon, targeting more than 100 Hezbollah sites within 10 minutes.
“In Pictures Israeli air raids have torn through densely populated commercial and residential districts in central Beirut without warning, striking the heart of the capital just hours after a ceasefire was announced in the United States-Israeli war with Iran”
The assault included strikes throughout Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley.
Lebanese health authorities reported at least 72 dead, including several children, and more than 437 wounded.
Multiple commercial districts and residential neighborhoods were hit, with at least five Beirut neighborhoods struck.
Ceasefire Shadowed
The strikes came hours after a two-week ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Israel insisted the deal did not extend to its conflict with Hezbollah, while mediator Pakistan said it did.
Lebanon's Prime Minister condemned the strikes as barbaric.
The Lebanese presidency blamed Israel for committing a new massacre.
Casualties and Damage
Dozens of people died in the strikes, including several children.
“In short: Israel has unleashed one of its largest coordinated attacks against Hezbollah, striking targets across Lebanon”
One woman delivering baby twins was caught in the bombing and died along with her newborn.
The Lebanese Red Cross deployed around 100 ambulances.
Buildings collapsed, and rescue workers sifted through rubble and debris.
International Reactions
The United Nations and key regional players called for immediate de-escalation.
Pakistan said the Iran-US ceasefire extended to Lebanon, a claim Israel denied.
The strikes added new complexities to peace efforts.
Heavy fighting continued along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Hezbollah and Occupation Threats
Rebels were retaliating after Israel reoccupied much of southern Lebanon.
“4:52 PM – The Pakistani prime minister calls for restraint”
Israel announced plans to construct a physical barrier along the border.
Hezbollah said it was on the threshold of a major historic moment.
The bombardment deepened Lebanon's humanitarian crisis.
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