Lebanese officials have confirmed that nearly 500 people have died in the southern part of the country following Israeli airstrikes against Hezbollah on Monday.
I repeat and reiterate: Israel does not seek war. But we have the right and the duty to defend our people.
— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) September 23, 2024
Here’s just an example of the threat we face. This IDF video shows how Hezbollah stores and launches missiles in civilian areas and homes. Thousands and thousands of long… pic.twitter.com/mqQryzD8Er
The most intense bombardment from both sides of the border have been underway for days now- marking almost a year of deadly conflict since the October 7th attacks in northern Israel that left nearly 1200 Israelis dead at an outdoor festival.
Israeli authorities sent an early warning campaign notifying locals in the targeted areas to immediately evacuate or face risking their lives.
Message for the people of Lebanon: pic.twitter.com/gNVNLUlvjm
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) September 23, 2024
Recently, the IDF has been refocusing on targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah (“party of God”) forces in support of Hamas (also Iran-backed).
Targets all over Lebanon include rocket and missile launchers, command and control centers, and other “terrorist infrastructure”.
According to the Lebanese health ministry, it was the highest one-day death count since the country’s civil war nearly 50 years ago.
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