Israeli Strikes Kill Nearly 500 in Lebanon

Published: Tue, 09/24/24

Updated: Mon, 09/30/24

On Monday, Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people, including 93 women and children, in Lebanon, forcing thousands to flee in the deadliest escalation of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict since 2006.Insert Preheader


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