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Israel conducted 106 airstrikes on Lebanon in 24 hours, killing 17 and displacing thousands amid escalating conflict

By richardbrown // 2024-11-17

On Nov. 12, the Government Emergency Committee of Lebanon reported that Israeli airstrikes on the nation have intensified, with at least 106 attacks launched within 24 hours. These attacks have killed at least 17 people and injured another 21. The bombardment mostly struck residential areas south of Beirut, including the suburbs of Ghobeiry, Hadath, Haret Hreik and Laylaki. The Israeli military claimed these attacks only targeted Hezbollah positions, and that it had ordered Lebanese civilians to evacuate and gave them enough time to flee before its planes struck. Further airstrikes hit cities like Nabatieh and Tyre to the south, the Beqaa Valley in the east and villages in Lebanon's north, far from Hezbollah-controlled regions of Lebanon. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health confirmed 17 deaths and 21 injuries as a result of the airstrikes, as well as additional Israeli attacks in villages like Baalchmay, Joun and Rumin. Since the start of the conflict in October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed over 3,287 people, injured more than 14,000 and displaced more than 1.2 million Lebanese.

Israel not interested in ceasefire in Lebanon

This escalation follows a statement from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who vowed that Israel would continue its offensive against Hezbollah without a ceasefire. The newly appointed defense minister emphasized that Israel's objectives included disarming Hezbollah and pushing the group from being able to operate anywhere south of the Litani River to ensure the security of northern Israel. Despite his hardline stance, American special envoy Amos Hochstein expressed hope for a potential ceasefire, suggesting that there was "a shot" at reaching one soon. (Related: REPORT: Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill six medics, frustrating potential ceasefire talks.) However, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejected any ceasefire or settlement that would benefit Israel at Lebanon's expense. He stated, "Any solution that achieves Israel’s interests at the expense of Lebanon's sovereignty is rejected." Hezbollah, despite the Israeli bombardment, has continued to launch drone and missile attacks against northern Israel. The group has claimed responsibility for causing heavy casualties to Israeli forces, with reports indicating that over 100 Israeli soldiers have been killed and more than 1,000 injured since the beginning of Israel’s ground operations in southern Lebanon.

Israeli attacks on Lebanon creating humanitarian and refugee crisis

The escalating conflict has created a severe humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Over 1.2 million people have been displaced, and many have sought refuge in Syria, further exacerbating the already dire conditions for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. As of mid-November, more than 283,000 people had crossed into Syria, with 70 percent being Syrian refugees who had fled to Lebanon sometime in the past 10 years following the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in 2011. The influx of refugees and repatriates into Syria is complicated by the ongoing humanitarian crisis there. Syrian refugees are once again on the move, many returning to areas previously displaced from, unsure of the state of their homes. Some are seeking shelter with family or friends, while others are finding temporary housing in overcrowded shelters in Syria. The war's impact on Lebanon's healthcare system has also been devastating. More than 100 of the country's 207 primary healthcare centers in conflict zones have closed due to damage from the airstrikes. The World Health Organization and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said they are working to provide crucial medical aid and ambulances to assist those in need, but challenges – including Israel's penchant for targeting aid workers – are significant. Watch this gruesome footage showing the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a church in the Beqaa Valley. This video is from the Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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