Israel Expands Bombing Campaign and Mass Displacement in Lebanon

"The vast majority of southern Lebanon is now under displacement orders. That is approximately 15% of the country. Israeli strikes have killed nearly 700 people over the past two weeks, while attacks have expanded to include areas of central Beirut, which Israel claims are aimed at the powerful Hezbollah militia."

"The United Nations is estimating more than 4 million people have been displaced in the Middle East in the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched their unprovoked war on Iran. About 3.2 million people in Iran have been displaced, and over 800,000 in Lebanon."

"Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel plans to expand its occupation of areas in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. Israel defended the attack on civilian infrastructure, claiming the bridge was also used by members of Hezbollah."

Israeli military operations in Lebanon have intensified significantly, resulting in nearly 700 deaths over two weeks and displacing over 800,000 people. The vast majority of southern Lebanon is now under displacement orders, affecting approximately 15% of the country's population. Israeli bombing campaigns have expanded to central Beirut, with Israel claiming targets are Hezbollah militia positions. Israel has also expanded forced evacuation zones in southern Lebanon and targeted critical infrastructure including the Litani River bridge. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans to expand occupation of southern Lebanese areas until Hezbollah is disarmed. These operations occur within a broader U.S.-Israeli military engagement in the region, with the United Nations reporting over 4 million people displaced across the Middle East.

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