Israel Launches Massive Lebanon Offensive Killing Over 250
Key Takeaways
- Bombardment hit Beirut, Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon, Sidon, and southern Lebanon.
- Death toll estimated in the hundreds, with figures ranging from 89 to 254.
- Happened hours after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement.
Post-Ceasefire Bombing
Hours after a two-week US-Israeli ceasefire with Iran was announced, Israeli forces launched their largest coordinated assault on Lebanon.
“Israeli forces have carried out a devastating bombardment across Lebanon, killing hundreds of people, hours after a two-week ceasefire was announced in the United States-Israeli war on Iran”
Lebanon's Civil Defence reported at least 254 killed and 1,165 wounded.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted Lebanon was not part of the Iran ceasefire.
The level and intensity of damage stunned Lebanon, prompting urgent calls for medical assistance.
Deadly Impact and Political Rift
The strikes inflicted Lebanon's deadliest casualties since the fighting began in February.
Hospitals were overwhelmed and struggling to evacuate patients.
Lebanon’s president convened offices to analyze developments.
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri called the attacks a full-fledged war crime.
Strait of Hormuz and Regional Fallout
Iran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz to US and allied shipping.
Washington deployed two aircraft carriers and fighter jets to the Red Sea.
Trump defended the limited scope of the Iran truce.
Pakistan announced it would host US and Iranian delegations.
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