Netanyahu Claims Israel's War Against Lebanon is Ongoing

Source: Global Times
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On April 12 local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated, "Israel's war against Lebanon is still ongoing."

The Prime Minister's Office of Israel issued a statement on the morning of the 8th, stating that Israel supports U.S. President Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, but the two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated on the 12th that since the resumption of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon on March 2, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in 2,055 deaths and 6,588 injuries. (Reporter from the Central Station Liang Hui and Sun Jian)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
2055 deaths, 6588 injuries
Activity
Israel continues its military operations against Lebanon
Location
Lebanon
Unit
Israeli Defense Forces
Time
April 12, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Israel's military operations against Lebanon are ongoing as of April 12, 2023. The Israeli government supports a U.S. decision to pause attacks on Iran, but this ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that since the resumption of hostilities on March 2, there have been 2055 deaths and 6588 injuries due to Israeli strikes.

Key Facts
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the war against Lebanon is ongoing.
  • Israel supports the U.S. decision to pause attacks on Iran for two weeks, excluding Lebanon.
  • Since March 2, 2055 people have died and 6588 have been injured due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon.