US and Israel Declare Lebanon Outside Ceasefire Scope; Israeli Attacks Kill Over 250
The United States and Israel have stated that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire agreement with Iran. Israeli forces launched massive coordinated attacks on over 100 Hezbollah command centers and military sites across Lebanon, including Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, resulting in 254 deaths and over 1,100 injuries. The UN strongly condemned the attacks and called for diplomatic efforts to cease hostilities, while Iran warned of retaliation if attacks on Lebanon continue.
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According to Reuters and AFP, Israel's large-scale attacks have raised questions about regional ceasefire efforts. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an important condition for an agreement between Iran and the United States.
The Israeli military announced it had launched its largest coordinated attack since the war began, targeting over a hundred Hezbollah command centers and military sites in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon.
Lebanese civil defense units reported 254 deaths and over 1,100 injuries nationwide, with the capital Beirut having the highest death toll at 91.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported 182 deaths nationwide, noting that this is not the final figure.
After the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, Hezbollah fired at Israel on March 2 in solidarity with Iran. Israel then launched ground and air offensives against Lebanon, with today's attacks being the most intense since last month's conflict.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq stated today: "The United Nations strongly condemns Israel's attacks across Lebanon, which have caused significant civilian casualties."
Haq added: "We continue to call on all parties to use diplomatic channels to cease hostilities" and to leverage the US-Iran ceasefire agreement to prevent further loss of life.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated tonight that Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, and the Israeli military will continue to strike Hezbollah forcefully.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt and US Vice President JD Vance also noted that Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire scope. Vance stated that Iran mistakenly believed the ceasefire included Lebanon, but it did not.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who played a key role in the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, had earlier stated that the ceasefire would cover Lebanon.
Hezbollah condemned Israel's "barbaric aggression" in a statement. Hezbollah senior parliamentarian Ibrahim al-Moussawi stated: "Hezbollah was informed it was part of the ceasefire, so we abided by the agreement, but Israel, as always, violated the ceasefire and massacred people across Lebanon."
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard warned the US and Israel that if they do not stop attacking Lebanon, their response will make them regret it.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the Israeli airstrikes and stated that French President Emmanuel Macron had informed him of his willingness to promote diplomatic efforts to include Lebanon in any ceasefire agreement.
The Israeli military stated that most attacks occurred in civilian areas and that warnings were issued hours before the attacks in southern Beirut and southern Lebanon. However, the city center of Beirut, which was also attacked, did not receive the same prior warning.
Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated on platform X that Hezbollah had moved from its traditional stronghold in Dahiyeh, southern Beirut, to areas mixed with other religious groups. The Israeli military will pursue Hezbollah wherever it is.
Israel's evacuation orders covered approximately 15% of Lebanese territory, mainly concentrated in the southern city of Sidon. Before today's attacks, Israeli ground and air offensives in Lebanon had caused over 1,500 deaths, including more than 130 children. (Compiled by Qu Xiangping) 1150409
The Israeli military announced it had launched its largest coordinated attack since the war began, targeting over a hundred Hezbollah command centers and military sites in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon.
Lebanese civil defense units reported 254 deaths and over 1,100 injuries nationwide, with the capital Beirut having the highest death toll at 91.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported 182 deaths nationwide, noting that this is not the final figure.
After the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, Hezbollah fired at Israel on March 2 in solidarity with Iran. Israel then launched ground and air offensives against Lebanon, with today's attacks being the most intense since last month's conflict.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq stated today: "The United Nations strongly condemns Israel's attacks across Lebanon, which have caused significant civilian casualties."
Haq added: "We continue to call on all parties to use diplomatic channels to cease hostilities" and to leverage the US-Iran ceasefire agreement to prevent further loss of life.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated tonight that Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, and the Israeli military will continue to strike Hezbollah forcefully.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt and US Vice President JD Vance also noted that Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire scope. Vance stated that Iran mistakenly believed the ceasefire included Lebanon, but it did not.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who played a key role in the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, had earlier stated that the ceasefire would cover Lebanon.
Hezbollah condemned Israel's "barbaric aggression" in a statement. Hezbollah senior parliamentarian Ibrahim al-Moussawi stated: "Hezbollah was informed it was part of the ceasefire, so we abided by the agreement, but Israel, as always, violated the ceasefire and massacred people across Lebanon."
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard warned the US and Israel that if they do not stop attacking Lebanon, their response will make them regret it.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the Israeli airstrikes and stated that French President Emmanuel Macron had informed him of his willingness to promote diplomatic efforts to include Lebanon in any ceasefire agreement.
The Israeli military stated that most attacks occurred in civilian areas and that warnings were issued hours before the attacks in southern Beirut and southern Lebanon. However, the city center of Beirut, which was also attacked, did not receive the same prior warning.
Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated on platform X that Hezbollah had moved from its traditional stronghold in Dahiyeh, southern Beirut, to areas mixed with other religious groups. The Israeli military will pursue Hezbollah wherever it is.
Israel's evacuation orders covered approximately 15% of Lebanese territory, mainly concentrated in the southern city of Sidon. Before today's attacks, Israeli ground and air offensives in Lebanon had caused over 1,500 deaths, including more than 130 children. (Compiled by Qu Xiangping) 1150409