Israel pounds Lebanon with fresh air strikes, vows to 'crush' Hezbollah
Summary
Israel increased air strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a stronger military attack to defeat Hezbollah. This escalation happened despite a ceasefire from April, while the US and Iran are negotiating a peace deal for the Middle East.Key Facts
- Israel conducted more air strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah areas.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu promised to increase military actions to "crush" Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah has continued drone attacks against Israel despite the April 17 ceasefire.
- Israeli forces warned civilians to evacuate 10 villages in southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire.
- Recent strikes have caused deaths of at least three Lebanese civilians and one Israeli soldier.
- Over 3,100 people have died since fighting began in early March.
- Far-right Israeli ministers called for harsher military actions, including hitting buildings in Beirut.
- The US and Iran are negotiating a broader Middle East peace deal that may include issues related to Lebanon and Hezbollah.
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