Lebanon

2024 - 9 - 23

Hezbollah Hits and Misses: Deadly Strikes and the Flight of Civilians!

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As the death toll climbs, civilians flee the deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon—wars have never looked this chaotic!

In a surge of violence unprecedented since the 2006 conflict, Israeli air strikes have resulted in heartbreaking losses, with a staggering death toll of more than 492 reported in Lebanon. This recent escalation is a part of an ongoing cross-border struggle as Israel launches attacks against Hezbollah's supposed strongholds. In the latest developments, Israel claims to have struck over 1,300 Hezbollah targets, urging civilians to evacuate areas near those sites, adding to the desperation and chaos faced by countless families. Meanwhile, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reports the tragic awareness of children being among the victims, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

As the situation worsens, many are comparing the current conflict to the heavy fighting witnessed in the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990). With Israeli forces hitting key Hezbollah locations relentlessly, the casualty figures speak volumes—more than 350 lives lost in a single day as tensions keep rising and civilian fear mounts. The urgency of the situation is reflected in the mass exodus of families, creating a humanitarian dilemma that leaves individuals evacuated from their homes to face uncertain futures, often with nowhere to turn.

International observers are increasingly concerned about the trajectory of this conflict. The potential for an all-out war looms as the spiraling violence rattles not just Lebanon but the broader Middle East region already grappling with instability, especially with the ongoing hostilities in Gaza. Reportedly, as officials in Lebanon tally the deadly consequences, the ripple effects of this conflict could worsen an already dire humanitarian situation for millions, deepening the anxiety of civilians caught in the crossfire.

As both sides prepare for what could escalate into a significant military confrontation, there's an undercurrent of hopelessness pervading the heart of these conflicts. Yet, amid this turmoil, we must ask ourselves: Is peace just a far-off dream, or can a resolution still hop on the peace train? While we wait for answers, let's ponder these thought-provoking facts: Did you know that the global arms trade has only intensified during periods of conflict? Sales soar in the wake of wars—so while families flee, some individuals and companies are profiting from the chaos. Moreover, historical data shows us that conflict often leads to significant changes on socio-political platforms; will this modern struggle add a new chapter to Lebanon's complex legacy? Only time will tell!

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Lebanon says 180 killed as Israel 'deepens' strikes on Hezbollah (BBC News)

Israel says it hit 800 Hezbollah targets and tells civilians to flee areas near the group's weapons.

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Israeli strikes kill 492 in heaviest daily toll in Lebanon since 1975-90 ... (The Guardian)

Israel says it has hit 1300 targets in escalating conflict with Hezbollah, as tens of thousands flee their homes.

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Israeli strikes kill more than 350 in Lebanon, says health ministry (Financial Times)

Israel launched a relentless wave of air strikes against what it said were Hizbollah targets on Monday, killing more than 350 people in Lebanon's deadliest ...

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Israel's strikes in Lebanon kill more than 180 people, Lebanese ... (KUAR)

Fighting is escalated at the Israeli-Lebanese border in one of the deadliest days of nearly a year of conflict in the region.

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Israel Conducts Widespread Attacks Against Hezbollah in Lebanon (VOA Zimbabwe)

Lebanon said Israeli airstrikes Monday killed at least 100 people and injured 400 others, as cross-border fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant ...

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Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 274 (POLITICO.eu)

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least 274 people, including 21 children, on Monday, according to Lebanese health authorities.

Israel warns civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate as it ... (KLCC FM Public Radio)

As attacks between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, fears mount over prospects for an all-out war. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Lina Khatib of the ...

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Israeli air strikes kill 492 people in Lebanon (BBC News)

Israel says it hit 1300 Hezbollah targets and tells civilians to flee areas near the group's weapons.

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What to know about the growing conflict between Israel and ... (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Many fear the escalating violence could lead to an all-out war which would further destabilise a region already shaken by fighting in Gaza.

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Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 as over 356 die in ... (Times Series)

Israeli strikes have killed more than 356 Lebanese people, including 24 children, the health ministry said, in the deadliest barrage since the 2006 ...

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Israel-Lebanon latest: Lebanon says 492 killed in Israeli strikes ... (BBC News)

The Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as cross-border attacks between the two sides continue to ratchet up.

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What to know about the growing conflict between Israel and ... (Times Series)

Many fear the escalating violence could lead to an all-out war which would further destabilise a region already shaken by fighting in Gaza.

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Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 as over 356 die in ... (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Israeli strikes have killed more than 356 Lebanese people, including 24 children, the health ministry said, in the deadliest barrage since the 2006 ...

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Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 as over 490 die in ... (Times Series)

The Israeli military warned residents in southern and eastern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of its widening air campaign against Hezbollah. Thousands of Lebanese ...

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Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 as over 490 die in ... (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

The Israeli military warned residents in southern and eastern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of its widening air campaign against Hezbollah. Thousands of Lebanese ...

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Lebanon raises the death toll from Israeli strikes to 356 (WNIJ and WNIU)

BEIRUT — Fighting has escalated at the Israeli-Lebanese border, as Israeli strikes killed more than 350 people largely in southern Lebanon on Monday, according ...

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Fear and tension in Lebanon under deadly Israeli bombardment (BBC News)

Across southern Lebanon, families scrambled together belongings and headed north in cars and trucks and on motorcycles as the Israeli military struck ...

What to know about the growing conflict between Israel and ... (North Wales Chronicle)

First came two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah — deadly attacks pinned on Israel that also maimed civilians across Lebanon.

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Lebanon counts nearly 500 killed in a day of Israeli strikes, with over ... (NPR)

BEIRUT — Fighting has escalated at the Israeli-Lebanese border, as Israeli strikes killed nearly 500 people largely in southern Lebanon on Monday, ...

Children at risk and terrified as conflict escalates in Lebanon (Save the Children UK)

At least 21 children are among an estimated 270 people killed, and more than 1000 injured in Israeli strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon.

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FirstFT: Israeli strikes kill almost 500 in deadliest day for Lebanon in ... (Financial Times)

We turn first to the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Israel launched a relentless wave of air strikes against what it said were Hizbollah targets ...

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Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon killing 500 and injuring over ... (Peoples Dispatch)

Israel carried out one of the most aggressive and deadliest attacks against Lebanon since 2006 amidst international calls for de-escalation.

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Lebanon: Israel 'not looking for war' but warns Hezbollah its army 'is ... (Sky News)

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in airstrikes that Lebanese authorities say killed at least 492 people - while comments from Israel's defence minister ...

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Lebanon: Panic and chaos as civilians rush to flee border regions ... (Sky News)

Throughout our long journey there were regular airstrikes within our eyesight on a number of targets in and around Sidon as we were travelling through.

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Israel attacks Lebanon live: Hezbollah responds as Israeli raids kill ... (Aljazeera.com)

UN, world leaders call for urgent de-escalation as Israel's bombardment of Lebanon kills 492 and wounds at least 1645.

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'Leave your homes now': Lebanon endures bloodiest day in decades (Financial Times)

Nearly 500 people killed after hundreds of Israeli strikes targeting Hizbollah.

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Middle East crisis live: 50 children among 558 killed by Israeli ... (The Guardian)

Fresh wave of Israeli strikes pound Lebanon as residents take to the roads to flee south of country.

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Israel trades strikes with Hezbollah as Lebanon reels after deadliest ... (CNN)

Israeli airstrikes targeting militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon killed nearly 500 people and wounded 1600 others on Monday — the deadliest day in the ...

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as Iran says Hezbollah 'cannot ... (The Guardian)

Israel hits targets in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah fires rockets into northern Israel, and Lebanese PM heads to UN.

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Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade fire as residents in Lebanon ... (NPR)

The trade of cross-border missiles came after the deadliest day of conflict in Lebanon since 2006. Lebanon's health ministry said on Tuesday that 558 people ...

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Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon in escalating violence (Financial Times)

Hizbollah fired on Israeli military targets on Tuesday morning as world leaders warn against all-out war.

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Tens of thousands flee Israeli bombardment of Lebanon (Aljazeera.com)

Israel is continuing its massive campaign of air strikes against Lebanon, which is the deadliest since the 2006 war.

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Lebanon escalation: Have we learned nothing from Gaza, UN ... (UN News)

As Lebanon mourns the victims of a wave of Israeli airstrikes believed to have left hundreds dead, UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday against a return to ...

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Lebanon Emergency Appeal | Islamic Relief UK (Islamic Relief UK)

The people of Lebanon are having to deal with continuous escalations in violence. Donate now to help save and rebuild lives.

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Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade fire as residents in Lebanon ... (WNIJ and WNIU)

The trade of cross-border missiles came after the deadliest day of conflict in Lebanon since 2006. Lebanon's health ministry said on Tuesday that 558 people ...

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