Lebanon's health ministry said that Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed at least 89 people and wounded 700, while other sources report higher death tolls. The attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the eastern Bekaa Valley.
The strikes occurred hours after a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was announced. Vice President J.D. Vance said the U.S. "never once" said that Lebanon was part of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also stated Lebanon was not part of any ceasefire agreement.
Iranian state media reported that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday in response to the Israeli attacks in Lebanon, though other reports indicate some tankers were able to pass through the strait. MarineTraffic, a ship-tracking service, reported that two tankers were able to pass through the strait, which sees about 20 percent of the world's oil supply. French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke with both President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday. He expressed his hope that the ceasefire will be fully respected across all areas of confrontation, including in Lebanon.
The Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the start of its invasion. Israel Defense Forces spokesman Nadav Shoshani said Israel struck 100 targets across Lebanon in a span of just 10 minutes on Wednesday. Defense Minister Israel Katz said it was the "largest concentrated blow Hezbollah has suffered."
Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam declared Thursday a national day of mourning. Since March 2, health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 1,739 people and wounded 5,873 others. The office of Lebanon's president condemned what it called "barbaric attacks" by Israel on Wednesday.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said House Democrats will try to pass a war powers resolution on Thursday. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will force a vote next week aimed at ceasing hostilities in Iran. President Trump said that any country "supplying Military Weapons to Iran" would be hit with a 50% tariff on all goods exported to the U.S.
With tensions high, the Lebanese Red Cross reported at least 80 people were killed and 200 others wounded in the latest Israeli strikes in Beirut, underscoring the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 89 people and wounded 700 on Wednesday, according to the health ministry. The attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the eastern Bekaa Valley. A senior Lebanese official called the strikes a “very dangerous turning point." The official noted the strikes hit "at the heart of Beirut."
The strikes occurred hours after a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was announced. Vice President J.D. Vance said the U.S. "never once" said that Lebanon was part of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also stated Lebanon was not part of any ceasefire agreement. Vice President Vance attributed the confusion to “a legitimate misunderstanding” from all sides.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday in response to the Israeli attacks in Lebanon, according to Iranian state media. MarineTraffic, a ship-tracking service, reported that two tankers were able to pass through the strait, which sees about 20 percent of the world’s oil supply. French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke with both President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday, expressing his hope that the ceasefire will be fully respected across all areas of confrontation, including in Lebanon.
The Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the start of its invasion. Israel Defense Forces spokesman Nadav Shoshani said Israel struck 100 targets across Lebanon in a span of just 10 minutes on Wednesday. Defense Minister Israel Katz said it was the "largest concentrated blow Hezbollah has suffered."
Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam declared Thursday a national day of mourning. Since March 2, health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 1,739 people and wounded 5,873 others. The office of Lebanon's president condemned what it called "barbaric attacks" by Israel on Wednesday. Al Jazeera condemned Israel’s “heinous crime” after a drone strike killed journalist Mohammed Wishah in Gaza.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said House Democrats will try to pass a war powers resolution on Thursday. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will force a vote next week aimed at ceasing hostilities in Iran. President Trump said that any country "supplying Military Weapons to Iran" would be hit with a 50% tariff on all goods exported to the U.S.
With tensions high, the Lebanese Red Cross reported at least 80 people were killed and 200 others wounded in the latest Israeli strikes in Beirut, underscoring the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict.
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