Thousands are fleeing Lebanon as Israel launches hundreds of air strikes, killing 492 people and wounding 1,645 more in the most deadly day of the cross-border conflict in two decades.
Israel launches intense air strike s in Lebanon , killing more than 492 people in deadliest day of cross-border conflict since 2006 Israel launches intense air strike s in Lebanon , killing more than 492 people in deadliest day of cross-border conflict since 2006 Israel launched hundreds of air strike s in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, killing 492 people and wounding 1,645 more.
In a recorded message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese civilians to heed Israeli calls to evacuate, saying "take this warning seriously." Families from south Lebanon loaded cars, vans and trucks with belongings and people, sometimes multiple generations in one vehicle. People carrying small bundles of belongings trekked northward on the beach near the Lebanese town of Tyre.
He said many were hidden in residential areas, showing photos of what he said were weapons hidden in private homes.Earlier Monday evening, the Israeli military said it had carried out a targeted strike in Beirut but did not give details. The United States does not think Israeli escalation to force Hezbollah to reduce tensions will yield the desired outcome of de-escalation, a senior State Department official said on Monday, effectively disagreeing with Israel's strategy.
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