Israel carried out its most extensive wave of airstrikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of at least 100 people, including women, children, and medics, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. Over 400 people were reported injured, write Reuters.
The airstrikes followed one of the fiercest cross-border exchanges in nearly a year as Israel intensified its focus on the northern front, responding to Hezbollah’s support of Hamas, which is engaged in a war with Israel in Gaza.
“We are deepening our attacks in Lebanon, and the operations will continue until we achieve our goal of safely returning northern residents to their homes,” Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in a video statement. He also called on the Israeli public to remain calm.
The strikes targeted key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and northern regions near the Syrian border. Israeli forces reported hitting over 300 targets, including houses where they claimed Hezbollah was storing weapons.
In retaliation, Hezbollah announced that it had launched rockets at Israeli military positions, signaling a further escalation in the cross-border conflict.
These developments mark a significant shift in Israel’s military strategy, as it faces threa
