- Israel launched extensive airstrikes on commercial and residential areas in central Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the eastern Bekaa valley on Wednesday afternoon.
- These strikes, described by Israel's military as the largest coordinated attack, targeted over 100 Hezbollah sites, including missile launchers and command centres.
- The attacks occurred hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, which Israel maintains does not apply to its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- The strikes caused widespread panic, black smoke, and significant damage in busy areas of Beirut, with emergency services responding to multiple incidents.
- The renewed violence has left over a million displaced Lebanese people in despair, as hopes of returning home following the ceasefire announcement were dashed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vow to continue military operations.
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