Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive
Al Jazeera·1d ago·Anger
What Happened
Israel launched strikes on southern Lebanese towns Wednesday, killing at least 13 people. The attacks occurred one day after Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Israeli bombs hit family homes in Jbaa, Ansariyeh, and Qadmus. Additional strikes targeted vehicles near Beirut. Lebanese residents expressed anger, questioning why their government negotiated with Israel while attacks continued. Hezbollah rejected negotiations, demanding comprehensive ceasefire instead.
Key Entities
IsraelLebanonHezbollahUnited StatesMarco RubioSouthern Lebanon townsHassan Fadlallah