Israel Rejects Hezbollah Truce, Launches Largest Airstrikes on Lebanon Since War Began
Israel has launched its largest coordinated attack since the start of the war, targeting over a hundred Hezbollah command centers and military sites in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon. The strikes resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the US-Iran ceasefire agreement does not apply to Lebanon, and military operations will continue.
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Reuters reports that Lebanon's capital, Beirut, has been shaken by a series of explosions, with thick smoke rising everywhere.
The Israeli military stated it has launched its largest coordinated attack since the war began, targeting over a hundred Hezbollah command centers and military strongholds in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, today's airstrikes resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries.
Reuters reporters in Beirut witnessed bloodied and injured civilians fleeing their cars in traffic jams, seeking help at the nearest hospitals.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated at night that the six-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran for the war does not apply to Lebanon.
The Israeli military also said that operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue. A military spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, stated in a release: "The war in Lebanon continues, and the ceasefire does not include Lebanon."
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel has subjected Hezbollah to the largest concentrated strike since operations began in September 2024. That operation led to the explosion of thousands of Hezbollah pagers.
Israel's stance contradicts the statement of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the US-Iran ceasefire talks. Sharif had previously stated that the ceasefire agreement would include Lebanon. (Compiled by: Yang Zhao-yan) 1150408
The Israeli military stated it has launched its largest coordinated attack since the war began, targeting over a hundred Hezbollah command centers and military strongholds in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, today's airstrikes resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries.
Reuters reporters in Beirut witnessed bloodied and injured civilians fleeing their cars in traffic jams, seeking help at the nearest hospitals.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated at night that the six-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran for the war does not apply to Lebanon.
The Israeli military also said that operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue. A military spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, stated in a release: "The war in Lebanon continues, and the ceasefire does not include Lebanon."
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel has subjected Hezbollah to the largest concentrated strike since operations began in September 2024. That operation led to the explosion of thousands of Hezbollah pagers.
Israel's stance contradicts the statement of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the US-Iran ceasefire talks. Sharif had previously stated that the ceasefire agreement would include Lebanon. (Compiled by: Yang Zhao-yan) 1150408