Summary
Israeli forces bombed over 100 sites in Lebanon within 10 minutes, killing at least 182 people. The attacks took place after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, but the ceasefire did not include Lebanon due to the presence of Hezbollah. Lebanon is seeking negotiations to end hostilities, but Israel has not responded to the offer.
Key Facts
- Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and other areas in Lebanon, killing at least 182 people.
- The strikes happened shortly after a ceasefire was declared in a separate conflict, but it did not apply to Lebanon.
- President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire excluded Lebanon because of Hezbollah's involvement.
- Israel's military described the attack as its largest coordinated strike in the ongoing war against Hezbollah.
- Lebanon's health ministry reported at least 890 people were injured in the strikes.
- The conflict has resulted in a total of 1,739 deaths in Lebanon over five weeks.
- Lebanon's leaders condemned the strikes and called for negotiations, but Israel has not engaged in talks.
- Iran responded to the attacks by halting oil tanker movements in the Strait of Hormuz.
