Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
Summary
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, targeting areas controlled by the armed group Hezbollah. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified despite a US-brokered ceasefire announced in April, and efforts are underway to reduce fighting through diplomatic talks.Key Facts
- Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered strikes on “terrorist targets” in Dahieh, a Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
- The violence follows attacks on Israeli civilians and breaches of a ceasefire agreed upon in April.
- Lebanon’s government is relying on US mediation to urge Israel to stop attacks and avoid more civilian deaths.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun about de-escalation steps.
- A proposed plan asks Lebanon to pressure Hezbollah to stop attacks in return for Israel refraining from further escalation in Beirut.
- Israeli troops recently crossed the Litani River to capture Beaufort Castle, a key strategic position in southern Lebanon.
- At least 3,371 people have died in Lebanon since the war began, with casualties including both combatants and civilians.
- Israel has lost 24 soldiers and 4 civilians during the ongoing conflict.
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