Israel strikes in Lebanon on Monday at least 490 Dead

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President Joe Biden has emphasized that the United States is actively working to prevent the conflict in the Middle East from escalating into a broader war. Biden stated, "We’re going to do everything we can to keep a wider war from breaking out," in response to growing concerns about rising tensions in the region.

 

Biden's comments come in the wake of a violent exchange between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Last Friday, Israel launched a significant airstrike in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah positions. According to Lebanese health officials, the attack resulted in the deaths of 31 people, including seven women and three children. Health Minister Firass Abiad provided further details, noting that at least 68 others were injured, with 15 still receiving treatment in the hospital.

Hezbollah takes every single measure possible to harm Lebanese civilians.

We take every measure possible to ensure the safety of Lebanese civilians. pic.twitter.com/RKNRlYkmei

— Israel ישראל (@Israel) September 23, 2024

 

The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Monday has risen to at least 492 people in intense and wide-ranging Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, the country’s health ministry says, in the deadliest day of conflict there in almost 20 years. Hezbollah, meanwhile, launched more than 200 rockets into northern Israel.

 

Lebanon's health ministry said 35 children and 58 women were among the dead, while 1,645 others had been wounded.

It did not report how many of the casualties were civilians or combatants.

 

Israel identified and destroyed a Hezbollah ammunition depot. You can hear and see rockets burning off following the strike.

Looks like the Israelis identified and destroyed a Hezbollah ammunition depot. You can hear and see what may be a rocket burning off following the strike. pic.twitter.com/ZXvZMCXYBp

— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) September 23, 2024

 

A popular Lebanese radio station said it was hacked and its broadcast was interrupted by an Israeli evacuation warning on Monday. In a video, widely shared on social media but not verified by CNN, a voice can be heard breaking into a program on the Voice of Lebanon radio station to deliver what it said was “an urgent warning to the residents of south Lebanon.”

 

Imad Kreidieh, head of Lebanon's telecom operator Ogero, disclosed to Reuters that over 80,000 phone calls and text messages were sent from Israel to residents across Lebanon, warning them to evacuate areas near Hezbollah sites.

 

The Israel Defense Forces on Monday morning said it launched “widespread” waves of airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, as it warned civilians to swiftly move away from homes used by the Iran-backed terror group to store weapons.

The military said it had identified Hezbollah operatives preparing to carry out rocket attacks on Israel. Later in the day, Hezbollah fired some 35 rockets at northern Israel.

 

This escalation follows Hezbollah’s decision to launch approximately 140 rockets toward Israel a few days earlier. Most of these rockets were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, preventing further casualties and destruction on the Israeli side.

 

In addition to the aerial bombardment, Lebanon has experienced further violence from other attacks. Last Tuesday and Wednesday, attacks involving pagers and handheld radios claimed 37 lives and left thousands wounded across Lebanon, heightening concerns about instability in the region.

 

The Biden administration's stance on the conflict highlights the growing urgency to contain the situation and avoid further destabilization in the Middle East. The president's remarks signal ongoing efforts by the U.S. to engage diplomatically and work with its allies to de-escalate the tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the situation remains volatile as both sides continue to engage in retaliatory strikes, further complicating efforts to maintain peace in the region.

 

Based on a report from: BBC | CNN | X 2024-09-24

 

 

 

[wombat]

[john donson]

karma will get them back one day

[JonnyF]

Good to see Israel taking a firm stance against terrorism. 

 

Let's hope the US and UK keep funding them.