Lebanon condemns ‘collective punishment’ after deadly Israeli raids
Lebanon condemned Israeli airstrikes as 'collective punishment' after deadly raids near Beirut and southern cities killed at least 19 people, including civilians and children, despite a fragile ceasefire. Israel expanded its offensive by declaring areas south of the Zahrani River in Lebanon as combat zones and ordering evacuations, while both sides accuse each other of violating the truce." "article": "Israel launched deadly airstrikes across southern Lebanon on May 29, killing at least 19 people, including a woman and her baby daughter, and a Syrian child near Beirut. The attacks included a strike on an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, marking the second such raid since the ceasefire took effect on April 17. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 3,324 deaths from Israeli strikes since then, while Israel claimed to have eliminated over 2,500 Hezbollah militants, including 800 since the ceasefire. The escalation followed heavy strikes on Nabatieh, Tyre, and Sidon, where five people, including two women, were killed in Sidon and two Syrians, including a child, died in Tyre. Israel declared areas south of the Zahrani River—including Tyre and Nabatieh—as combat zones, ordering residents to evacuate. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attacks as 'collective punishment,' calling the destruction of historical landmarks unjustifiable. Lebanon and Israel are set to hold military talks at the Pentagon and US-brokered negotiations next week, marking the fourth round since the conflict erupted in March. Hezbollah accused Israel of seeking security coordination to justify aggression, while UNIFIL reported 670 projectiles fired on May 29—the highest since the ceasefire. Israel’s military stated it 'precisely struck' targets in Beirut but did not specify the purpose. AFP footage showed damaged buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, with residents fleeing as smoke rose from the area. Hezbollah claimed 20 attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, while Israel said 400 explosive drones had been launched at its targets since the truce. The UN called on both sides to respect the ceasefire, which has never been fully observed.
Israel launched deadly airstrikes across southern Lebanon on May 29, killing at least 19 people, including a woman and her baby daughter, and a Syrian child near Beirut. The attacks included a strike on an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, marking the second such raid since the ceasefire took effect on April 17. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 3,324 deaths from Israeli strikes since then, while Israel claimed to have eliminated over 2,500 Hezbollah militants, including 800 since the ceasefire. The escalation followed heavy strikes on Nabatieh, Tyre, and Sidon, where five people, including two women, were killed in Sidon and two Syrians, including a child, died in Tyre. Israel declared areas south of the Zahrani River—including Tyre and Nabatieh—as combat zones, ordering residents to evacuate. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attacks as 'collective punishment,' calling the destruction of historical landmarks unjustifiable. Lebanon and Israel are set to hold military talks at the Pentagon and US-brokered negotiations next week, marking the fourth round since the conflict erupted in March. Hezbollah accused Israel of seeking security coordination to justify aggression, while UNIFIL reported 670 projectiles fired on May 29—the highest since the ceasefire. Israel’s military stated it 'precisely struck' targets in Beirut but did not specify the purpose. AFP footage showed damaged buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, with residents fleeing as smoke rose from the area. Hezbollah claimed 20 attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, while Israel said 400 explosive drones had been launched at its targets since the truce. The UN called on both sides to respect the ceasefire, which has never been fully observed.
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