Israeli strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon have killed at least 356 people, according to the country's health ministry. Israel says it is 'deepening' its attacks against Hezbollah, with Benjamin Netanyahu telling Lebanese citizens to 'get out of harm's way'.
The IDF has held a televised news conference in the past few moments in which a spokesman repeated claims that its forces are prepared for a ground invasion of Lebanon if needed.Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reiterated that Israel is 'not looking for wars' but said it would do 'whatever is necessary' to ensure security on the country's northern border.Asked whether that extended to entering into a war with Lebanon, he said: 'Is the army prepared? Yes.
The country's caretaker prime minister has called Israel's barrage of strikes a 'genocide in every sense of the word' .Referencing the civilian casualties caused by its attacks today, Mr Hagari said the IDF 'makes vast efforts not to hit civilians and make every effort to mitigate harm to civilians during operational activity'.'Regarding the high number of casualties, every one is a tragedy in Lebanon,' he added.
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