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News in English (USA) / 16.10.2024 / 20:00

Intensified Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Result in High Civilian Casualties

Recent Israeli airstrikes have targeted various regions in Lebanon, leading to significant civilian casualties. Notably, an attack on a meeting in the southern city of Nabatieh resulted in the death of the mayor and five others. Overall, Lebanon reports that at least 51 people have been killed and many more injured in the ongoing airstrikes, which have also been directed at perceived Hezbollah strongholds. The strikes in southern Beirut marked an escalation after a brief lull, with reports of targeted attacks on municipal buildings and underground weapons depots. The situation has drawn international concern, with the U.S. urging restraint amid rising tensions in the region. Lebanese officials are calling for investigations into what they describe as intentional attacks on civilians.
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