Israel fires more than 120 airstrikes at Lebanon as anti-Hezbollah offensive escalates
Israel has conducted over 120 airstrikes against Lebanon, marking one of the most intense bombing days in recent weeks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the military is escalating its offensive against Hezbollah, complicating US negotiations with Iran. The strikes have resulted in civilian casualties and heightened tensions in the region.
- ▪At least 10 people, including women and children, were killed in a strike on Burj al-Shamali.
- ▪Israel's military targeted 100 sites linked to Hezbollah across southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa valley.
- ▪Netanyahu faces pressure to show results against Hezbollah ahead of his re-election campaign.
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Civil defence members remove a body from the rubble of a residential building hit by an Israeli strike near Burj al-Shamali, Lebanon. Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenCivil defence members remove a body from the rubble of a residential building hit by an Israeli strike near Burj al-Shamali, Lebanon. Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/Getty ImagesLebanonIsrael fires more than 120 airstrikes at Lebanon and says it is escalating offensiveOne of heaviest days of bombing in weeks complicates US talks with Iran, which insists any peace deal must mean end of attacks on Lebanon Middle East crisis – live updates Jason Burke International security correspondentWed 27 May 2026 08.55 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 09.08 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIsrael launched…
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