Israel brutality mounts as over 600 Lebanese die from airstrike

BEIRUT: In escalating violence as Israel ramps up its brutal assault on its neighbours, the occupying forces launched a relentless series of missile attacks on Lebanon.

The airstrikes resulted in the deaths of over 570 people with more than 1,800 injured among the civilian population.

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The situation has rapidity deteriorated, lading to huge loss of life and significant humanitarian crisis.

A recent assault in Beirut claimed the life of Ibrahim Qubaisi, a key Hezbollah commander. This has exacerbated tensions in the Middle East even further.

In the wake of the attacks, hundreds of Lebanese citizens have sought refuge and safety in Syria, fleeing the ongoing brutal bombardments by Israel.

To protect students and staff, educational intuitions throughout Lebanon have been closed for a week as a precautionary measure. The conflict has also affected journalists, with reports confirming that a reporter was injured during a live broadcast amid the missile strikes.

In retaliation, Hezbollah fired over 300 rockets into Israeli territory, stating that it has successfully targeted various military sites.

An Iraqi resistant group also launched attacks in the Golan Heights.

The escalating violence prompted both, the United States and China to urge their citizens to leave Lebanon, while numerous airlines have halted their flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut due to safety concerns.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) indicated that their operations against Hezbollah are intended to be ‘brief’. However, Israeli military officials warned that the conflict may extend beyond initial ‘expectations’.

Israel’s genocide in Gaza have claimed the lives of over 41,000 Palestinians since last October, among them 15,000 children.

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Similarly, it ramped up attacks in Lebanon last week, first by exploding pagers carried by Hezbollah fighters, though Israel has neither claimed nor denied responsibility for the attacks.

The occupying forces then started a series of relentless strikes on its neighbour that has left over 600 Lebanese dead.