Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have intensified, resulting in the deaths of eleven people, including children, in the village of Mashghara. The Israeli military claims to have targeted over 100 Hezbollah sites in response to ongoing attacks from the group. This escalation follows a statement from Prime Minister Netanyahu, who emphasized the need to increase military operations against Hezbollah to protect northern Israel.
- ▪Eleven people were killed in Mashghara, Lebanon, due to Israeli airstrikes.
- ▪The Israeli military reported hitting more than 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites during recent bombardments.
- ▪Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military to intensify operations against Hezbollah following attacks on Israel.
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Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikesJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSamantha GranvilleBekaa Valley, LebanonBBCFirst responders searched through the rubble of homes destroyed by the Israeli strikes in MashgharaIsrael has launched an intensive wave of strikes across swathes of southern and eastern Lebanon, after vowing to step up its military action against Hezbollah.The Israeli military said it hit more than 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters during what was one of the heaviest nights of bombardment since a US-brokered ceasefire began in mid-April.Strikes in the Bekaa Valley village of Mashghara killed 11 people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said.
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