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Lebanon

Israel’s strikes in Lebanon put ceasefire under threat, says Iran

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Israel’s strikes

TEHRAN:  Iran may reconsider its commitment to the ceasefire agreement if Israel continues military operations in Lebanon, according to reports.

As reported by Tasnim News Agency, sources said Tehran is weighing the option of withdrawing from the truce if the “Zionist regime” persists with attacks against Lebanon.

The report stated that under the two-week ceasefire plan, the United States had agreed to halt hostilities on all fronts, including actions against Hezbollah.

However, Israel’s renewed strikes on Lebanon were described as a clear violation of the agreement.

Sources further indicated that while Iran is reviewing its position on the ceasefire, its armed forces are simultaneously identifying potential targets in response to Israeli actions.

They warned that if the United States fails to restrain its regional ally, Iran may take matters into its own hands and respond with force.

Israel launches deadly airstrikes on Lebanon despite Iran ceasefire

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Israel launches

Beirut: Israel Defense Forces carried out one of its most intense air campaigns on Lebanon despite the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, leaving hundreds dead and injured.

According to Lebanon’s Civil Defense, the death toll has risen to 254, with at least 1,165 people injured in strikes across the country. In the capital Beirut alone, 92 people were killed and 742 wounded, while heavy casualties were also reported in southern suburbs, Baalbek, Hermel, Nabatieh, Aley, Sidon, and Tyre.

The Ministry of Public Health Lebanon said that Wednesday’s attacks alone resulted in 112 deaths and more than 800 injuries, as hospitals declared emergencies and appealed for blood donations.

Eyewitnesses reported continuous explosions across Beirut, with plumes of smoke rising from multiple areas of the city.

The Israel Defense Forces said it targeted over 100 sites linked to Hezbollah, including command centers and military installations in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, describing it as one of its largest coordinated operations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire with Iran does not apply to Lebanon, while Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed the strikes dealt a major blow to Hezbollah.

Authorities warned that rescue operations are ongoing and the death toll may rise further.

Lebanon alleges Israeli chemical spray in southern border areas

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Lebanon alleges Israeli

BEIRUT: The Lebanese government has announced that it will approach international organizations after the alleged use of chemical agents by Israeli forces in southern border areas was reported.

Lebanon’s Environment Minister Dr. Tamara Al-Zein stated that Israeli forces sprayed suspected chemical substances over the Aita al-Shaab region and surrounding agricultural lands.

She confirmed that authorities are collecting samples to determine the nature of the chemicals and have contacted military officials for verification. “If the substances prove toxic, it would not be surprising,” she added.

Dr. Al-Zein also highlighted that Israel had previously destroyed 9,000 acres of agricultural land in southern Lebanon using white phosphorus.

 A team of agricultural experts has inspected the affected areas and collected soil, grass, and tree leaf samples, which will be tested in Beirut and Greek laboratories. The results are expected within 48 hours.

She warned that if the presence of hazardous chemical agents is confirmed, Lebanon will formally raise the issue before international bodies.