Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Lebanon and Syria

Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, resulting in at least 12 deaths, including both Hezbollah fighters and Syrian civilians, marking the deadliest escalation since the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israeli officials described the strikes as a warning to Hezbollah and the Lebanese government against rebuilding military capabilities, which Israel claims would breach ceasefire terms. The targeted locations were reportedly used for training and weapons storage for attacks against Israel. Concurrently, Israel has also launched air attacks in Syria, citing the protection of the Druze minority, and ongoing clashes persist in the West Bank. The Lebanese health ministry reported several injuries, with local authorities confirming Syrian agricultural workers among the dead. There has been no official response yet from Hezbollah or Lebanese authorities regarding this escalation.