Israel's military has launched more than 1,300 strikes on Lebanon targeting Hezbollah after warning residents to leave areas where the terrorist group may be operating. Follow live.
Israel news live: Penny Wong calls for de-escalation in Lebanon as thousands flee strikes in region's deadliest day since civil war Israel news live: Penny Wong calls for de-escalation in Lebanon as thousands flee strikes in region's deadliest day since civil war
Israel's military spokesman said 1,300 Hezbollah targets were struck, destroying cruise missiles, rockets and attack drones. Iran's president accused Israel of trying to drag the Middle East into a full-blown war by provoking his country to join the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.ActionAid, a non-profit delivering refugee and other community services in southern Lebanon, said it was forced to suspend operations after Israel's attacks on the region.
"Schools are being converted into shelters for the displaced, and the air is filled with the constant sound of ambulances.With attacks taking place further and further from the border, families have no choice but to travel north to seek safety in Beirut, and gas stations are crowded with people trying to refuel their cars in an effort to escape."Israel's war is not with you. It's with Hezbollah," he said.
"We've got some concrete ideas we're going to be discussing with allies and partners this week to try to figure out the way forward on this," they said. UAE is one of a few Arab nations to have formal diplomatic ties with Israel, but it also supports Palestinian independence and shares strong cultural relations with Palestinian people.President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with United States President Joe Biden in the White House yesterday.
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