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Israel conducted over 120 airstrikes in Lebanon, marking one of the most intense bombing days in recent weeks. The strikes resulted in significant casualties, with reports indicating at least 31 deaths and numerous injuries. This escalation further complicates the ceasefire established on April 16 between Israel and Hezbollah.
- ▪Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed 31 people and wounded 40, according to Lebanese health officials.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that military operations in Lebanon are being intensified.
- ▪Hezbollah has responded by targeting Israeli forces with drones and artillery.
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13m ago02.53 EDTOpening summaryWelcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.Israel pounded Lebanon with more than 120 airstrikes on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, Lebanese security sources said, as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military was deepening its operations in the country.The bombing raids further strained a ceasefire announced on 16 April that was meant to halt fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, and came as Iran said the US had violated a separate truce by striking southern Iran.Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes had killed 31 people and wounded 40, state news agency NNA reported on Wednesday.
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