Israeli Strikes Kill Nine in Lebanon as Israel Vows to Occupy South
Key Takeaways
- Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs and Khaldeh/Jnah, killing multiple people.
- Lebanon health ministry reports seven to nine deaths in the strikes.
- Israel escalates with ground invasion plans in the south and ongoing bombardment.
Beirut Bombing
Israeli forces carried out strikes on southern Beirut's Jnah area and nearby Khaldeh, killing at least nine people.
Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli air raid on Jnah killed seven people and wounded 26.
Israel's military said it struck a senior Hezbollah commander and another member of the group in two separate strikes.
Hezbollah Commander Killed
Israel announced it had killed Ali Youssef Hashem, Hezbollah's southern front commander.
Hezbollah acknowledged cross-border attacks and said its fighters were engaged in fierce clashes.
Israel Vows to Occupy South
Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to occupy swathes of south Lebanon.
Seven people were killed in the south, including a paramedic.
Lebanon Suffers Heavy Toll
Lebanese authorities say the hostilities have killed more than 1,200 people.
Rescue workers suffered chlorine intoxication after a wastewater plant was targeted.
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