Israeli Strikes Kill Over 120 in Lebanon as Ground Offensive Expands
Key Takeaways
- Israeli strikes hit Beirut outskirts and southern towns, killing civilians.
- Ground offensive expanded into southern Lebanon, with troops operating inside.
- Civilian toll includes dozens killed, many wounded, with rising displacement.
Intensified Bombing and Ground Invasion
Israeli forces intensified strikes across Lebanon, killing at least 121 people.
The strikes hammered Beirut's southern neighborhoods, the Bekaa Valley, and southern towns.
The Lebanese Health Ministry reported at least 15 killed in Jnah alone, including a 15-year-old girl and two Sudanese citizens.
A prominent casualty was Pierre Moawad, head of the Lebanese Forces office in Kesrouan, killed alongside his wife.
The Israeli military announced findings at a school in southern Lebanon packed with weapons and Hezbollah gear.
Civilian Toll and Displacement
The expanding Israeli campaign exacerbated Lebanon's humanitarian crisis.
More than one million have been displaced across Lebanon since March 2.
Rescue workers pulled bodies from rubble as widespread destruction reduced homes and infrastructure to rubble.
Lebanon's President warned of the destruction of the country and its civilization.
The strikes came just days after Hezbollah declared it would cease hostilities if certain conditions were met.
Regional and International Reaction
Lebanon's government reopened the main border crossing to Syria.
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The UN Secretary-General called for restraint.
Iran's Supreme Leader called for continued resistance.
President Biden framed Israeli actions as counterterrorism.
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