Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Lebanon Hours After Iran Ceasefire Announced
Summary
Israel launched massive airstrikes across Lebanon hours after a ceasefire with Iran was announced, killing at least 182 and wounding nearly 900. The ceasefire's applicability to Lebanon remains disputed, escalating tensions in the region.
Key Points
- Israel conducted massive airstrikes across Lebanon, killing at least 182 people and wounding nearly 900.
- The strikes targeted multiple areas including Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Beqaa Valley within 10 minutes.
- A two-week ceasefire was announced by the US and Iran hours earlier but its coverage of Lebanon is disputed.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon's conflict with Hezbollah.