Israel to launch 'large-scale' strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley: army

AFP , Monday 23 Sep 2024

The Israeli army said on Monday it would launch more air strikes targeting eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley and warned residents to move away from Hezbollah sites in the area.

Daniel Hagari
File Photo: Israeli army spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari speaks to the press from The Kirya, which houses the Israeli Ministry of Defense, in Tel Aviv. AFP

 

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"We are preparing for a large-scale and targeted strike in Bekaa Valley," military spokesman Daniel Hagari said at a media briefing, adding that residents should "distance themselves" from Hezbollah sites "for your safety and protection".

He relied on the Israeli claim that "Hezbollah stores its strategic weaponry in civilian buildings and uses the population as human shields."

Earlier in the day, Israel killed at least 182 people and wounded more than 727 in strikes on the south and east.

 

 

 

* This story was edited by Ahram Online.

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