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Israel launched a series of new airstrikes on what it described as Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon on Tuesday, following the death of 558 people, including 50 children, in the deadliest bombardment since the 2006 war.
These overnight strikes on southern Lebanon came after Israel claimed to have killed a “large number” of fighters, targeting approximately 1,600 Hezbollah sites across the country.
In response, Hezbollah stated that it had fired multiple missiles at Israeli military bases, just hours after 180 of its projectiles, along with a drone, entered Israeli airspace, prompting civilians in Haifa to seek shelter.
These overnight strikes on southern Lebanon came after Israel claimed to have killed a “large number” of fighters
The Israeli military reported that over 50 projectiles were fired into northern Israel within a span of 10 minutes on Tuesday morning, most of which were intercepted.
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Monday’s airstrikes left 492 people dead, including 35 children and 58 women, and injured 1,645 others, according to the health ministry. Thousands of families have been displaced.
In Haifa, residents were seen scrambling for safety on Monday as air raid sirens blared. Lebanese journalist Nazir Reda described widespread panic as families fled to Beirut, noting that such fear had not been witnessed since the 2006 conflict.
The ongoing cross-border clashes between Hezbollah and Israel, which have intensified since October 7, mark a continuation of their long-standing hostilities. Hezbollah and other Iran-backed fighters in the region have been increasingly drawn into the conflict.
Lebanese journalist Nazir Reda described widespread panic as families fled to Beirut, noting that such fear had not been witnessed since the 2006 conflict.
Monday’s bombardment of Lebanon was the most significant since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, which claimed the lives of 1,200 people in Lebanon, mainly civilians, and 160 Israelis, mostly soldiers, while severely damaging Hezbollah’s strongholds.
Pakistan strongly condemned Israel’s actions, labeling them as a “grave violation” of the UN Charter and international law. The Foreign Office (FO) described the escalation as a dangerous threat to peace and stability in the already volatile region.
The FO reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing solidarity with its people and their right to live in peace and security. Pakistan urged the international community to take immediate steps to hold Israel accountable for its aggressive actions and alleged acts of genocide.
