Agence France-Presse reported that Lebanon's Ministry of Health stated today that Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon yesterday resulted in an initial count of 303 deaths and 1,150 injuries. The Israeli military today issued new evacuation orders for the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
Hezbollah stated that in response to Israel's violation of the ceasefire agreement, they had fired rockets at the other side and engaged in close combat with Israeli forces today in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon.
According to a statement released today by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Benjamin Netanyahu said that in view of repeated requests from the Lebanese government, he had ordered his cabinet to enter into direct negotiations with them, focusing on disarming Hezbollah and establishing bilateral peace; however, he did not propose an immediate halt to bombing.
Both Israel and the United States insist that the fighting within Lebanon is not covered by their ceasefire agreement with Iran. However, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Tehran considers Lebanon an "inseparable part of the ceasefire."
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also stated that Israel's strikes on Lebanon made Tehran's planned talks with US envoys in Pakistan this weekend "meaningless."
Netanyahu posted on social media platforms: "We continue to strike Hezbollah with strong, precise, and resolute force. Our message is clear: anyone who takes adverse action against Israeli civilians will be struck. We will continue to attack Hezbollah when necessary." (Compiled by Chang Cheng-chien) 1150410
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: regulation