Israel strikes killed 558 Lebanese, 50 of them children: Video
On September 24, Israel's airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon resulted in the tragic deaths of 558 people, including 50 children and 94 women.
This is the deadliest escalation since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. Israeli forces targeted around 1,600 suspected Hezbollah sites, claiming to have killed a "large number" of militants.
In retaliation, Hezbollah fired missiles at Israeli military bases, with over 180 projectiles and an unmanned aerial vehicle entering Israeli airspace, triggering alarm in Haifa. The Israeli military reported intercepting more than 50 projectiles within 10 minutes on Tuesday morning.
The airstrikes have caused widespread panic in Lebanon, leading many to flee to Beirut.
This latest bombardment is the most severe in nearly a year and has raised international concerns. Israel's operation, termed "Operation Northern Arrows," signifies a shift in focus from Gaza to Lebanon. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed serious concern over the escalation, while the EU’s chief diplomat warned of a potential full-scale war.
