Over 500 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon, sparking mass exodus.

Israeli attacks on Lebanon update: Israel intensified airstrikes in southern Lebanon, resulting in over 500 deaths and prompting tens of thousands to flee the region amid the deadliest day in decades.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured the Lebanese people that the conflict was with Hezbollah, not them, as the militant group used civilians as human shields.

Families packed their belongings into vehicles, navigating gridlocked highways to escape the bombings. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 558 fatalities, marking the highest daily death toll since the civil war.

Concerns of a wider conflict involving the U.S. and Iran grew, with Saudi Arabia urging restraint. Israeli officials aimed to pressure Hezbollah into a diplomatic resolution through airstrikes on key targets in Lebanon.

Escalation

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant described the conflict on Monday as a “significant peak,” with Israel targeting Hezbollah’s military infrastructure. The situation escalated further as Israeli strikes prompted Hezbollah to launch missiles at northern Israel.

Amid the chaos, the Group of Seven nations warned of the region sliding into a broader conflict with no winners. The international community closely monitors the escalating tensions in the Middle East.