Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:38pm on 23 Sep 2024,Monday International
Lebanon’s health ministry reports that 356 people were killed, with over 1,200 wounded, in Israeli air strikes, marking the deadliest day since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Israel announced it is “broadening” its strikes, targeting Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon. Thousands of residents are fleeing towards Sidon and Beirut as warnings urge civilians to evacuate Hezbollah-used areas. Lebanon’s Prime Minister condemned Israel’s actions as “a war of extermination,” while Israel’s defense minister vowed continued strikes to "return northern residents to safety." Fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflict escalate amid ongoing cross-border attacks.
