Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, governor says
Summary
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley have killed at least 12 people, including Syrians and Lebanese. The strikes targeted military camps connected to Hezbollah, an armed group in Lebanon, with claims that these camps were in violation of a previous ceasefire agreement.Key Facts
- Israeli airstrikes in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, resulted in 12 fatalities.
- Seven of those killed were Syrian, including a family of five, and three were Lebanese.
- The strikes targeted Hezbollah's military sites, including training camps linked to the Radwan Force, a special unit of Hezbollah.
- These are the deadliest attacks since the ceasefire after a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah's TV described the strikes as violations of the ceasefire and Lebanon's sovereignty.
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated the strikes were to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding military capabilities.
- A ceasefire agreement in 2006 required Hezbollah to move north of the Litani River, limiting military presence near the Israeli border.
- Israel maintains military positions in southern Lebanon, which they consider strategically important.
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