Deadliest Day in Lebanon: Israel Strikes Hundreds of Hezbollah Targets

Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, resulting in the deadliest day seen in nearly a year of conflict. Over 182 people were killed, leading Israel to call for evacuated zones. The attacks have raised fears of further escalation and a potential wider Middle East conflict.

Israel launched extensive airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon on Monday, causing the deadliest day in nearly a year of conflict, with Lebanese health officials confirming at least 182 fatalities. Israel warned residents to evacuate areas believed to house Hezbollah weapons, marking a significant escalation in hostilities.

After battling Hamas in Gaza for almost a year, Israel's military has shifted its focus to Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting regions across the country in its widest-ranging strikes yet. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the onset of 'complicated days' ahead and urged Israeli unity during this critical time.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that actions would persist until northern residents could safely return, implying a prolonged conflict. Hezbollah has retaliated with missile strikes on northern Israel, further intensifying fears of a broader Middle Eastern war involving allies like the U.S. and Iran.