Israel kills 14 in southern Lebanon after trading fire with Iran
Summary
Israeli forces killed at least 14 people in air attacks across southern Lebanon after Iran warned of harsh responses if Israel continued its assault. The clashes mark the biggest fight between Israel and Iran since a ceasefire on April 8, with Lebanon caught in the conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel.Key Facts
- At least 14 people were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon.
- Iran warned it would respond with “much more severe and crushing measures” if Israel continued attacks.
- Clashes intensified after an Israeli attack on Beirut and other southern Lebanese cities.
- Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group supported by Iran, said it carried out 16 operations against Israeli forces.
- Lebanon’s Prime Minister reported nearly 3,500 Israeli air strikes and thousands of demolitions since April 16.
- Over 3,600 people have died and more than 11,000 have been injured in the conflict since March 2.
- More than 1 million Lebanese people have been displaced, about 20% of the country’s population.
- Humanitarian groups say most displaced people lack basic needs and many returning find their homes destroyed.
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