Lebanese Christian Leader Warns Israel Making Areas Uninhabitable
Summary
A Lebanese Christian leader, Samy Gemayel, warned that Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon are destroying villages and making the areas unlivable. The ongoing conflict began after Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, resulting in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement in Lebanon.Key Facts
- Hezbollah attacked Israel on March 2 after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Israel responded with military strikes targeting Hezbollah, causing heavy damage beyond military areas.
- Lebanon’s health ministry reports about 2,300 people killed and over 7,000 injured since the conflict began.
- The United Nations says around 1.2 million Lebanese people have been forced to leave their homes.
- Lebanese Christian leader Samy Gemayel calls Israel’s actions an "invasion" and says whole villages are being destroyed.
- Israel’s military says it targets only Hezbollah’s military sites and takes steps to avoid civilian harm.
- Israel plans to control southern Lebanon up to the Litani River after fighting ends, including destroying some homes.
- Both sides acknowledge casualties: Hezbollah attacks killed Israeli soldiers and civilians; Lebanon suffered many deaths and injuries.
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