At least four people died in Israeli night attacks on southern Lebanon as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues with mounting casualties.
Casualties Mount as Fighting Intensifies
According to Lebanese official sources, at least four people died in Israeli night attacks in southern Lebanon – AFP agency reported on Sunday. In two weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, 826 people have died, including 106 children, and more than 830,000 have been displaced.
Attack on Residential Building in Sidon
According to Lebanese agency ANI, the Israeli army attacked a residential building near Sidon, the main city of southern Lebanon, killing one person. Sidon houses the country’s largest Palestinian refugee camp, Ein el-Hilwe. Israel had previously reported attacks on Hamas members who were said to be there.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, three people died in a night Israeli attack on the village of Katrani in the southern part of the country. The Israeli army announced that it “hit several rocket launcher sites” from where Hezbollah fighters were about to launch missiles towards Israel.
Hezbollah Drags Lebanon into Regional War
Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into regional war on March 2, firing rockets towards Israel – according to the group in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on the first day of Israeli-American bombings of Iran.
In addition to a broad bombing campaign, including on civilian targets, the Israeli army has entered Lebanese territory, where it is clashing with pro-Iranian Hezbollah fighters, over which Lebanese authorities have no control. Israel threatens a broader ground operation, and authorities in Beirut announced they would appoint a delegation for direct negotiations with the neighboring country.
France Proposes Peace Plan
American portal Axios reported on Saturday that France has developed a proposal to end the war, which would involve Lebanon recognizing Israel and disarming Hezbollah. So far, no further details of the plan have been provided.