BEIRUT: Israeli forces have intensified large-scale airstrikes across Lebanon despite an ongoing ceasefire with Iran, resulting in heavy casualties and widespread destruction.
According to Lebanon’s civil defense and health authorities, at least 254 people have been killed while over 1,100 others have sustained injuries in attacks carried out across multiple regions.
Officials warned that the death toll could rise further as rescue teams continue searching through debris, with many victims still believed to be trapped under collapsed structures.
The capital, Beirut, recorded the highest number of casualties, with 92 fatalities and 742 injured. In the city’s southern suburbs, an additional 61 people were killed and around 200 wounded.
Other affected areas include Baalbek (18 deaths), Hermel (9 deaths), Nabatieh (28 deaths), Sidon (12 deaths), and Tyre (17 deaths).
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that in a single day alone, 112 people were killed and more than 800 injured, overwhelming medical facilities and forcing hospitals to declare emergencies while appealing for urgent blood donations.
Eyewitnesses and international media described continuous explosions across Beirut, with thick smoke rising from several neighborhoods, further intensifying the already fragile security situation.
The Israeli military said the strikes are part of its most extensive and coordinated campaign so far, targeting more than 100 locations nationwide, including the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon. According to Israeli officials, the operations are focused on positions linked to Hezbollah, including command centers and military infrastructure.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire agreement with Iran does not extend to Lebanon, while Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that Hezbollah has suffered significant losses during the strikes.
The escalation has raised serious concerns about a deepening humanitarian crisis, as regional tensions continue to rise with no immediate signs of de-escalation.
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