In the backdrop of a widening military conflict, Israeli airstrikes in Eastern Lebanon claimed the lives of at least 60 individuals, marking one of the most severe offensives in recent weeks, as reported by local officials.
# Rising Death Toll from Israeli Airstrikes in Eastern Lebanon
# Rising Death Toll from Israeli Airstrikes in Eastern Lebanon
At least 60 fatalities reported amidst escalating military conflict as tensions grow in the region.
Israeli air assaults focused predominantly on the Bekaa Valley, particularly affecting the Baalbek district, known for its agricultural landscape and a significant Hezbollah presence. These attacks resulted in a minimum of 58 injuries, according to Lebanon’s health ministry, and have intensified fears among local residents who previously viewed Baalbek as relatively secure.
On Tuesday, the Israeli military justified its actions, claiming the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah's military assets. However, the localized attacks, which included significant impacts within Baalbek city itself, have provoked alarm among the population. Ibrahim Bayan, deputy mayor of Baalbek, described the airstrikes as unprecedented in scale, stating, "We thought the strikes wouldn’t stop until they had leveled all of Baalbek." Since the conflict with Hezbollah escalated a month ago, the residents have reported an increasingly aggressive air campaign, with the latest barrage described as the most intense yet.
The Israeli military has not provided detailed information about its operations in the Bekaa Valley on the recent date, yet local witnesses and officials consistently report aggressive bombings leading to widespread panic and instability in the area.
On Tuesday, the Israeli military justified its actions, claiming the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah's military assets. However, the localized attacks, which included significant impacts within Baalbek city itself, have provoked alarm among the population. Ibrahim Bayan, deputy mayor of Baalbek, described the airstrikes as unprecedented in scale, stating, "We thought the strikes wouldn’t stop until they had leveled all of Baalbek." Since the conflict with Hezbollah escalated a month ago, the residents have reported an increasingly aggressive air campaign, with the latest barrage described as the most intense yet.
The Israeli military has not provided detailed information about its operations in the Bekaa Valley on the recent date, yet local witnesses and officials consistently report aggressive bombings leading to widespread panic and instability in the area.
