Israeli forces have carried out a large-scale air campaign across southern and eastern Lebanon, targeting what they describe as Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. The strikes, announced after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to increase pressure on the group, resulted in at least 31 deaths according to Lebanon’s health ministry, with several children among the victims. The operation marks one of the most intense bombardments in the region since a prior US-mediated ceasefire was established.
The Israeli military stated that over 100 sites linked to Hezbollah were hit during the night of attacks, indicating a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This development has heightened regional tensions and raised concerns about further destabilization in the area. The violence follows months of cross-border skirmishes and growing instability along the Israel-Lebanon border.