Death toll in Lebanon rises to 182 - IDF says it fired at 300 targets
At least 182 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes against southern Lebanon on Monday, according to authorities in the country, according to several media outlets. At least another 700 people are said to be injured. Israel has said it struck more than 300 Hezbollah targets on Monday, and that more attacks are expected.
In pictures from towns and villages in southern Lebanon, thick smoke can be seen rising into the sky, and according to CNN, civilians have evacuated villages even a short distance from the border with Israel. Meanwhile, the streets of Beirut are deserted.
Hospitals in southern and eastern Lebanon are being asked to make room for the people injured in Israel's widespread air attacks, writes AFP. The health authority has issued an order that hospitals pause all operations that are not urgent.
Residents around the country reportedly received pre-recorded calls during the morning in which Israel urged them to evacuate. Lebanon's Information Minister Ziad Makary has called the warnings "psychological warfare".
At least 182 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes against southern Lebanon on Monday, according to authorities in the country, according to several media outlets. At least another 700 people are said to be injured. Israel has said it struck more than 300 Hezbollah targets on Monday, and that more attacks are expected.
In pictures from towns and villages in southern Lebanon, thick smoke can be seen rising into the sky, and according to CNN, civilians have evacuated villages even a short distance from the border with Israel. Meanwhile, the streets of Beirut are deserted.
Hospitals in southern and eastern Lebanon are being asked to make room for the people injured in Israel's widespread air attacks, writes AFP. The health authority has issued an order that hospitals pause all operations that are not urgent.
Residents around the country reportedly received pre-recorded calls during the morning in which Israel urged them to evacuate. Lebanon's Information Minister Ziad Makary has called the warnings "psychological warfare".
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100 dead and 400 injured in Lebanon - IDF says it fired at 300 targets
At least 100 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes against southern Lebanon on Monday, according to authorities in the country according to AFP. At least another 400 people are said to be injured. Israel has said it struck more than 300 Hezbollah targets on Monday, and that more attacks are expected.
In pictures from towns and villages in southern Lebanon, thick smoke can be seen rising into the sky, and according to CNN, civilians have evacuated villages even a short distance from the border with Israel. Meanwhile, the streets of Beirut are deserted.
Hospitals in southern and eastern Lebanon are being asked to make room for the people injured in Israel's widespread air attacks, writes AFP. The health authority has issued an order that hospitals pause all operations that are not urgent.
Residents around the country reportedly received pre-recorded calls during the morning in which Israel urged them to evacuate. Lebanon's Information Minister Ziad Makary has called the warnings "psychological warfare".
At least 100 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes against southern Lebanon on Monday, according to authorities in the country according to AFP. At least another 400 people are said to be injured. Israel has said it struck more than 300 Hezbollah targets on Monday, and that more attacks are expected.
In pictures from towns and villages in southern Lebanon, thick smoke can be seen rising into the sky, and according to CNN, civilians have evacuated villages even a short distance from the border with Israel. Meanwhile, the streets of Beirut are deserted.
Hospitals in southern and eastern Lebanon are being asked to make room for the people injured in Israel's widespread air attacks, writes AFP. The health authority has issued an order that hospitals pause all operations that are not urgent.
Residents around the country reportedly received pre-recorded calls during the morning in which Israel urged them to evacuate. Lebanon's Information Minister Ziad Makary has called the warnings "psychological warfare".
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Analysis: It may be difficult to knock out Hezbollah from the air
Much indicates that Israel will launch a ground invasion of Lebanon, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in an analysis.
On Monday alone, at least 100 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes aimed at pushing back Hezbollah. But it can be difficult to succeed from the air, writes Bowen. Historically speaking, Israel's invasions of Lebanon have not been very successful either, Bowen continues.
"It has not gone as expected [...] and has previously left them in a bigger mess in terms of security in the north than they had hoped."
The past week has weakened and humiliated Hezbollah, leading to the most fragile situation in the militia's decade-long battle with Israel, writes CNN's Tamara Qiblawi. In the past year, there has been a low-intensity fight on the border with Israel, but now it is on the brink of a major regional war.
At the same time, the supporters of the terrorist-branded group try to keep up appearances, writes Qiblawi. She quotes a man who attended the funeral of three Hezbollah members on Friday.
"War is a boxing match. One day you win, the next day you lose.”
Much indicates that Israel will launch a ground invasion of Lebanon, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in an analysis.
On Monday alone, at least 100 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes aimed at pushing back Hezbollah. But it can be difficult to succeed from the air, writes Bowen. Historically speaking, Israel's invasions of Lebanon have not been very successful either, Bowen continues.
"It has not gone as expected [...] and has previously left them in a bigger mess in terms of security in the north than they had hoped."
The past week has weakened and humiliated Hezbollah, leading to the most fragile situation in the militia's decade-long battle with Israel, writes CNN's Tamara Qiblawi. In the past year, there has been a low-intensity fight on the border with Israel, but now it is on the brink of a major regional war.
At the same time, the supporters of the terrorist-branded group try to keep up appearances, writes Qiblawi. She quotes a man who attended the funeral of three Hezbollah members on Friday.
"War is a boxing match. One day you win, the next day you lose.”
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Israel hovering over ground offensive against Lebanon: "Will do whatever it takes"
The Israeli airstrikes against Lebanon, which began early Monday morning, are the most extensive to date, writes Reuters. The attacks are directed at Hezbollah targets in the south, southwest and east. According to Lebanese authorities, people in the capital Beirut have also received recorded warnings by phone to evacuate.
According to Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, targets are being struck further into Lebanon than before.
"The Israelis will have to show unity in the coming days," he said, according to Reuters.
According to IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari, the aim is to enable the Israelis who were evacuated from areas in the northern parts of the country to return. When asked if Israel is considering launching a ground invasion of Lebanon, Hagari vaguely replies that "we will do whatever it takes".
According to SR's correspondent Johan Mathias Sommarström, there are signs that the attacks are the beginning of a ground invasion.
- Now we are no longer just talking about a sharpened tone, but now it is actions on the ground that are really sharpened, he says.
The Israeli airstrikes against Lebanon, which began early Monday morning, are the most extensive to date, writes Reuters. The attacks are directed at Hezbollah targets in the south, southwest and east. According to Lebanese authorities, people in the capital Beirut have also received recorded warnings by phone to evacuate.
According to Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, targets are being struck further into Lebanon than before.
"The Israelis will have to show unity in the coming days," he said, according to Reuters.
According to IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari, the aim is to enable the Israelis who were evacuated from areas in the northern parts of the country to return. When asked if Israel is considering launching a ground invasion of Lebanon, Hagari vaguely replies that "we will do whatever it takes".
According to SR's correspondent Johan Mathias Sommarström, there are signs that the attacks are the beginning of a ground invasion.
- Now we are no longer just talking about a sharpened tone, but now it is actions on the ground that are really sharpened, he says.
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