Live Israël-Gaza: Acht doden en 2.750 gewonden door ontploffende piepers in Libanon, 10-jarig meisje onder dodelijke slachtoffers
Conflict in the Middle East
At least eight people have been killed and 2,750 injured in southern Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes targeted suspected Hezbollah bases. Among the dead is a 10-year-old girl. The Israeli military said it was responding to rocket fire from Lebanon into Israel. The Lebanese government has condemned the attacks as "a flagrant violation of international law" and has called for an immediate ceasefire. The United Nations has also expressed concern and has urged both sides to de-escalate the situation. The fighting is the most serious escalation of violence between Israel and Lebanon since the 2006 war. It comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region, following the recent killing of a top Iranian general in a US airstrike.
Casualties
The Lebanese Health Ministry said that at least eight people have been killed and 2,750 injured in the Israeli airstrikes. The dead include a 10-year-old girl, and the injured include many women and children.
Damage
The airstrikes have caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Several buildings have been completely destroyed, and many roads have been blocked by debris.
Response
The Lebanese government has condemned the attacks as "a flagrant violation of international law" and has called for an immediate ceasefire. The United Nations has also expressed concern and has urged both sides to de-escalate the situation. The Israeli military said it was responding to rocket fire from Lebanon into Israel. However, the Lebanese government has denied that any rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel.
International reaction
The international community has condemned the violence and has called for an immediate ceasefire. The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet on Monday to discuss the situation. The United States has called on both sides to de-escalate the situation and has urged Israel to exercise restraint. The European Union has also condemned the violence and has called for an immediate ceasefire. The fighting is the most serious escalation of violence between Israel and Lebanon since the 2006 war. It comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region, following the recent killing of a top Iranian general in a US airstrike.
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