Sept 24, V7N- Israel launched airstrikes against Hezbollah sites in Lebanon on Monday, resulting in the deadliest day in decades for the country. Lebanese authorities reported that 492 people were killed, with tens of thousands fleeing for safety. The strikes came after heavy cross-border exchanges of fire, as Israel responded to Hezbollah's involvement in the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Lebanese people, stating that Israel's conflict was with Hezbollah, not Lebanon itself, and urged civilians to evacuate areas where the group was storing weapons.

Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia, has been launching rockets into Israel in support of Hamas, escalating the conflict further. Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah's launchers and command posts, while Hezbollah retaliated by firing missiles at Israeli military bases. The death toll in Lebanon is said to be the highest since the country's civil war, and the situation has raised concerns about a broader regional conflict involving Iran and the U.S.

International reactions have called for restraint, with the U.S. pushing for efforts to prevent further escalation. Meanwhile, both sides continue their military campaigns, with Israel's defense minister declaring a significant offensive against Hezbollah's rocket capabilities.

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