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Israel Launches Intense Airstrikes on Lebanon, Wounding Dozens and Killing One

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Israeli fighter jets carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday, targeting underground assets of the Hezbollah militant group, according to the Israeli military. The strikes, which were more intense than usual, resulted in the death of one woman, who was visiting her family in Lebanon, and wounded 11 others. The airstrikes also knocked out the top floor of an apartment building in the city of Nabatieh, where the woman lived. Hezbollah has been targeted with almost daily airstrikes since the 14-month war between Israel and the group ended in November.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli air force carried out intense airstrikes on mountains overlooking the southern city of Nabatieh, targeting underground assets of the Hezbollah militant group.
  • The strikes resulted in the death of one woman, who was visiting her family in Lebanon, and wounded 11 others.
  • The Israeli military stated that the airstrikes were in response to Hezbollah's rehabilitation attempts and aimed to take out infrastructure sites used by the group.
  • The airstrikes knocked out the top floor of an apartment building in Nabatieh, where the woman lived.
  • Lebanese President and Prime Minister condemned the Israeli strikes, saying they violated the ceasefire deal.
  • Hezbollah suffered on the battlefield during the war, which left over 4,000 people dead in Lebanon and caused $11 billion in destruction.
  • The ceasefire deal pushed Hezbollah away from areas bordering Israel in south Lebanon and doesn't allow the group to have an armed presence south of the Litani River.

Statistics:

  • 1 woman killed
  • 11 people wounded
  • 4 people slightly wounded outside the city
  • 127 people died in Israel, including 80 soldiers, during the 14-month war
  • Over 4,000 people dead in Lebanon
  • $11 billion in destruction caused by the war

Sources:

  • Headline: NABATIEH, Lebanon (AP) — No date
  • Text: Israeli military statement on X (no date)
  • Text: Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (no date)
  • Text: The Associated Press (no date)
  • Contribution: Bassem Mroue (no date)

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