At least 105 people were killed and 359 injured in Israeli air strikes in Lebanon on Sunday, according to the country’s health ministry.
The highest number of deaths occurred in the southern region, where 48 people were killed and 168 injured in Ain Al-Delb and Tyre. The ministry added that Israeli airstrikes caused “severe damage” to the Kana hospital in the south.
The Baalbek-Hermel region in the Beqaa Valley was also hit hard, with 33 dead and 97 injured, according to the ministry.
There were also several casualties in the Nabatiyeh region, in the south of the country, including in the city of Marjaayoun.
Israel said its stepped-up attacks in Lebanon this weekend are targeting Hezbollah operatives and facilities, accusing the militant group of using civilians as “human shields.” The attacks devastated residential buildings and destroyed public infrastructure, leading to a deep humanitarian crisis in the country.
Understand the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on areas of Lebanon in recent days.
On Monday (23), the country had its deadliest day since the 2006 war, with more than 500 fatalities.
According to the Israeli military, the targets are members and military infrastructure of Hezbollah, one of the most powerful paramilitary forces in the Middle East and supported by Iran.
The offensive reached several points in Lebanon, including the country’s capital, Beirut. Thousands of people sought refuge in shelters and left cities in the south of the country.
Furthermore, a ground incursion has not been ruled out. Hezbollah and Israel began exchanging attacks after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip. The Lebanese group is an ally of Hamas, which invaded Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, killing hundreds of people and capturing hostages.
Due to the bombings, thousands of residents of northern Israel, where the border with Lebanon is located, had to be displaced. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised several times to return these citizens to their homes.
On September 17, Israel added the return of these residents as an official war objective.
At least two Brazilian teenagers died in the attacks. Itamaraty condemned the situation and called for an end to hostilities. The Brazilian government is also evaluating a possible rescue mission.
This content was originally published in More than 100 dead and 350 injured in Israeli attacks in Lebanon on Sunday, says ministry on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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