A massive wave of Israeli airstrikes has struck Lebanon in what Israeli officials describe as the largest assault of the current conflict, leaving widespread destruction, mounting casualties, and a worsening humanitarian crisis across the country.
According to Israeli sources, more than 100 targets—described as Hezbollah command centres and military sites—were hit within just 10 minutes. The strikes targeted key areas including the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the eastern Bekaa Valley, regions where Hezbollah maintains strong influence.
Heavy Civilian Toll and Humanitarian Crisis
The scale of devastation has been severe. Lebanese authorities report that more than 1,500 people have been killed, including at least 130 children. Hospitals across the country are overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the influx of wounded, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors believed to be trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
The conflict has displaced over 1.2 million people—roughly one in five of Lebanon’s population. Many families have fled from southern and eastern regions, seeking refuge in overcrowded schools, makeshift shelters, public spaces, and even their cars. The sudden movement of large populations has also heightened sectarian tensions in some communities, where residents fear becoming targets of further attacks.
