Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least 492 people, including 35 children, marking the deadliest day of cross-border violence since the Gaza war began. Arab states strongly condemned Israel for escalating hostilities with Hezbollah, leading to heightened tensions unseen in nearly a year.
Israel claimed to have targeted about 1,300 sites in southern and eastern Lebanon, including an attempted assassination through a “targeted strike” in Beirut. Hezbollah denied losing one of its leaders in the attacks and retaliated by targeting sites in Israel.
The escalating violence prompted global powers to urge both Israel and Hezbollah to step back from the brink of all-out war. The United Nations and world powers, including the U.S., expressed concern over the civilian casualties and called for de-escalation in the region.
With tensions mounting and the risk of further escalation looming, the international community is closely monitoring the situation in the region to prevent a broader conflict. The ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have displaced thousands and raised concerns about the stability of the Middle East.
As the violence intensifies, the world watches with bated breath to see if a peaceful resolution can be achieved to prevent further bloodshed and devastation.