Israeli aggression on Lebanon kills 356, over 1,246 wounded
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The Israeli regime has intensified its raids since this morning, with an estimated 1,100 airstrikes carried out so far across southern and eastern Lebanon.
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Ambulances arrive to evacuate the wounded near the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburb, Monday, September 23, 2024 (AP)
The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon has risen to 365, including at least 24 children and 42 women, Health Minister Firass Abiad said on Monday, adding that an estimated 5,000 people had been injured since last Tuesday. The official toll says 1,246 were wounded in the Israeli bombardment.
The minister added that "thousands of families from the targeted areas have been displaced".
The Israeli regime has intensified its raids since this morning, with an estimated 1,100 airstrikes carried out so far across southern and eastern Lebanon.
Moreover, an airstrike was also reported in the capital city of Beirut Monday evening.
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Israeli forces have also urged residents of the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon to evacuate their homes, as it declared plans to "broaden" the scope of its strikes.
Explosions near the ancient city of Baalbek in eastern Lebanon lit up the night with flashes of fire, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the sky.
Israeli leaflets that were dropped on the Lebanese Bekaa Valley. pic.twitter.com/KRFdNGUmQc
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Lebanon's official National News Agency reported that new Israeli raids targeted the mountains in the Baalbek region, affecting several towns and villages.
The report also mentioned that Israeli forces had launched a strike on the town of Hermel.
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