Israel launched over 120 strikes on Lebanon and expanded its ground operation
Kyiv • UNN
Israel carried out 120 strikes on Lebanon; 10 people were killed in an attack on Burj al-Shemali. Netanyahu announced the expansion of the ground operation in the south.
Israel launched more than 120 airstrikes across Lebanon on Tuesday and announced the expansion of ground operations beyond the so-called security zone. This was reported by Reuters, citing sources in the Lebanese security services, according to UNN.
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According to the agency's interlocutors, the strikes targeted southern and eastern regions of Lebanon. The Lebanese National News Agency reported that at least 10 people, including women and children, were killed in an attack on the town of Burj al-Shemali.
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Some of the strikes also hit areas near the medieval Beaufort Castle and the Qaraoun Dam, the country's largest reservoir.
Netanyahu announced the deepening of the operation in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces are "operating with large forces on the ground, seizing and controlling areas."
"We are strengthening the security strip to protect northern communities,"
The new strikes have further strained the situation surrounding the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which took effect on April 16. The escalation also comes amid Iranian claims of violations of a separate truce following American strikes in the south of the country.