Lebanon's Ministry of Health: Israeli Airstrikes Result in 47 Dead and 97 Injured

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Beirut, June 19 (Reporter Cao Changhao, Shen Feng) The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported on the 19th that from midnight to the afternoon of the same day, Israel launched intensive airstrikes on multiple locations in Lebanon, resulting in at least 47 deaths and 97 injuries.

The Israel Defense Forces stated on the same day that due to multiple violations of the ceasefire agreement by Hezbollah, the IDF targeted over 80 Hezbollah positions in the past night, killing dozens of Hezbollah members.

Israel's Channel 12 reported on the 19th, citing an Israeli official, that a ceasefire had been reached between Israel and Hezbollah. U.S. media on the same day quoted U.S. officials as saying that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to ceasefire in Lebanon starting at "4 PM local time."

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
47 dead, 97 injured
Activity
Intensive airstrikes by Israel targeting Hezbollah positions
Location
Lebanon
Unit
Israeli Defense Forces, Hezbollah
Time
June 19
Equipment
aircraft
Summary

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon on June 19 resulted in at least 47 deaths and 97 injuries, targeting over 80 Hezbollah positions. The Israeli Defense Forces stated the strikes were in response to violations of a ceasefire agreement by Hezbollah. Reports indicate that a new ceasefire was agreed upon starting at 4 PM local time.

Key Facts
  • Israeli airstrikes resulted in at least 47 deaths and 97 injuries in Lebanon.
  • The strikes targeted over 80 Hezbollah positions.
  • A ceasefire agreement was reported to be reached between Israel and Hezbollah.