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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Lebanese people in a video message, urging them not to become “human shields” for Hezbollah following Israeli strikes that killed nearly 500 people in Lebanon ¹. Here are the top 10 points from his message:
- Israel’s War with Hezbollah: Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s war is not with the Lebanese people, but with Hezbollah, which has been placing missiles in their homes.
- Warning to Lebanese People: The Israeli Defence Forces warned the Lebanese people to get out of harm’s way and take it seriously to avoid endangering their lives for the Hezbollah cause.
- Hezbollah’s Tactics: Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of using Lebanese people as human shields, placing rockets in living rooms and missiles in garages aimed directly at Israeli cities and citizens.
- Operation Northern Arrows: The Israeli strikes, code-named “Operation Northern Arrows,” targeted southern and eastern Lebanon, including a “targeted strike” in Beirut.
- Casualties and Displacement: The Hezbollah-led health ministry reported 492 casualties, including 35 children and 58 women, with over 1,645 wounded and thousands displaced.
- Global Condemnation: Arab states and global powers condemned the attacks, urging Israel and Hezbollah to step back from the brink of all-out war.
- Hezbollah’s Response: Hezbollah declared a “new phase” of confrontation, firing rockets at Israeli military sites in retaliation for earlier Israeli strikes.
- Cross-Border Violence: The violence follows a deadly string of explosions across Lebanon, which Hezbollah blamed on Israel, killing at least 39 people and wounding nearly 3,000.
- International Pressure: Global powers are pressing Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate tensions, but both sides remain defiant.
- Humanitarian Concerns: The conflict raises concerns about civilian safety and potential humanitarian crises in Lebanon.
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