Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 31 amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah
Summary
Israeli strikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon have killed 31 people amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah, who retaliated for the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader.
Key Points
- Israeli strikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon killed 31 people and injured 149 others.
- Israel warned residents of over 50 towns and villages in Lebanon to evacuate immediately.
- The Israeli military carried out targeted strikes responding to Hezbollah launches.
- Hezbollah fired missiles and drones toward Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.