Israeli Airstrikes Kill 492 in Lebanon, Including 24 Children and 42 Women, Injure 1,645

Sep 23, 2024, 03:00 PM

The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that Israeli airstrikes on Monday resulted in the deaths of at least 492 people and injured 1,645 others. The strikes targeted Hezbollah sites in southern and eastern Lebanon, including homes where weapons were stored. The Israeli military stated that it struck 1,300 targets in one of the most intense barrages since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. The airstrikes have led to significant casualties among civilians, including 24 children and 42 women, and have caused tens of thousands to flee their homes. This escalation marks the deadliest day in Lebanon in decades.