Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley

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HomeUKWorldBusinessPoliticsTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationEntertainment & ArtsStories Advertisement Lebanon claims 60 deaths in Israel strikes on eastern valley Israel continues its offensive in Baalbek, shelling the city throughout the night. On October 25, 2024, the city's rubble was discovered in the morning in Baalbek, Lebanon. The Bekaa Valley, as seen here last week, is a stronghold for Hezbollah. Image source: Getty Images Image caption: At least 60 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the eastern Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. According to officials, strikes that targeted 12 areas in the Baalbek region resulted in the deaths of two children. The ministry added that 58 people had been injured and that rescue efforts were still ongoing in the valley, which is a stronghold for Hezbollah. The Israeli military has not yet provided a response. Over the past five weeks, Israel has claimed to have targeted Hezbollah's operatives, infrastructure, and weapons with thousands of air strikes across Lebanon. The governor of Baalbek, Bachie Khodr, described the incidents as the "most violent" since Israel escalated the conflict with Hezbollah a month ago. Unconfirmed video posted via web-based entertainment showed harm to structures and backwoods burning, as heros looked for the harmed. According to Lebanon's health ministry, Israeli air strikes on the coastal city of Tyre earlier on Monday left seven people dead and 17 injured. People were warned by Israel to leave the city's center. Hezbollah claimed that on Monday, it engaged in fighting with Israeli troops near the southern border of Lebanon and launched rockets at an Israeli naval base near Haifa. On October 8, 2023, the day after its ally Hamas launched a deadly attack on southern Israel, the armed Lebanese group Hezbollah began firing rockets into and around northern Israel in support of Palestinians. This precipitated the outbreak of cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Since then, more than 12,400 people have been injured in Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. On September 30, Israel launched a dramatic invasion of southern Lebanon with the stated goal of destroying Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons in "limited, localised, targeted raids." According to the government of Lebanon, the conflict has caused up to 1.3 million people to be internally displaced. Related topics Israel Lebanon Related content On September 23, 2024, Hezbollah fighters attended the commander's funeral in Beirut. What is Hezbollah and why is Israel attacking Lebanon? Top Stories for October 1, 2024 Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency 4 hours ago Lebanon reports 60 deaths in Israel strikes on eastern valley 1 hour ago Budget: I earn £1,800 per month but have nothing left over at the end. 5 hours ago More to learn about Kamala Harris and Donald Trump What is a "working person," according to Labour? 28 October 2024 Satellite image of damage to Parchin military complex What satellite images reveal about Israel's strikes on Iran? 28 October 2024 President Salome Zourabichvili outside parliament Georgians join mass rally as president urges protest at 'rigged vote.' A cracked NHS sign with an employee of the hospital seated in protective gear and a line of ambulances. How close were the hospitals in Covid to collapsing? 28 October 2024 Menka Gomis in a winter coat in France is Rachel Reeves speaking at the dispatch box in the Houses of Parliament. Rachel Reeves' tax-raising budget will affect you for years. He has short dreadlocks and a beard. Born in France, but pursuing a career in Africa 28 October 2024 Graham Potter, Thomas Frank, and Ruud van Nistelrooy: Who might succeed Ten Hag as manager of Manchester United? On October 27, 2024, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan walks out of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, after speaking to the media. After a snap election on October 28, 2024, Japan's politics experience a rare shakeup. Why you can trust the BBC Terms of Use About the BBC Privacy Policy Cookies Accessibility Help Contact the BBC Do not share or sell my information 2024 BBC External websites' content is not under the control of the BBC. Learn more about how we handle external linking.