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Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Lebanon

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Israeli airstrikes devastate Lebanon, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, in the deadliest attack since the conflict with Hezbollah began. The strikes targeted Hezbollah fighters, despite a recent US-Iran ceasefire. Iran condemns the attacks, while the US maintains the deal doesnt cover Lebanon. Beirut residents flee as explosions rock the city, and Lebanese leaders demand an end to the raids. The fragile truce hangs in the balance, with over 1,500 lives lost and a million displaced.

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Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Lebanon

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Lebanon. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 8th, Israeli strikes hammered Lebanon, Wednesday killing dozens and wounding hundreds in the deadliest barrage on Beirut since the war with. Hezbollah kicked off. The attacks targeted hundreds of Hezbollah fighters in a surprise operation. The biggest hit on the group since last year's Pagerbaum campaign. This all unfolded despite a fresh two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Hezbollah's main vacker. Iran's foreign minister called the strikes a violation that could shadow the truth, pointing to Israeli actions in both Iran and Lebanon. State media there even said their forces are lining up targets for a comeback. Meanwhile, the White House press calls, with their press secretary clarifying that the deal doesn't cover Lebanon at all. Panic grip-a-root streets as smoke billowed from blasts, people ran for cover, and horns blare to clear roads for ambulances. Eyewitnesses describe massive explosions ripping through neighborhoods like Corniche Al-Mazra, torching cars and buildings.

Lebanon's health ministry tallied the grim toll and begged for open paths to Russian aid. Israel's defense minister hailed it as a major blow to Hezbollah, renewing evacuation orders deep into Lebanon and warning folks in Beirut's southern. Suburbs entire to get out. Lebanese leaders welcomed the U.S. Iran truce, but demanded an end to the raids, insisting war decisions stay with their state. Over recent weeks, these strikes have claimed more than 1,500 lives and displaced over a million, mostly in Hezbollah strongholds. With Hezbollah staying quiet on new attacks and both sides digging in, the fragile paws hangs by a thread, leaving displaced families waiting on any. Real ceasefire word before heading home.

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