Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah in Beirut, Killing Six and Injuring 15, as Death Toll in Lebanon Surpasses 550

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:31pm on 24 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

Lebanon's health ministry reported six fatalities and 15 injuries following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs. The recent attacks have caused over 550 deaths in Lebanon since Monday, including 50 children, marking the deadliest day since the civil war ended in 1990. Thousands are fleeing southern Lebanon, with families seeking refuge in makeshift shelters, including closed schools. Israel's military aims to eliminate threats from Hezbollah while facilitating the return of displaced residents to northern Israel. In contrast, Hezbollah claims to resist Israeli aggression and support the Palestinian cause in Gaza, raising fears of a regional conflict.

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