Lebanon says Israeli airstrikes kill at least 492, residents flee from south

Israel launched airstrikes against Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, killing at least 492 people and causing tens of thousands to flee. The Israeli military struck approximately 1,600 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 35 children among the dead and 1,645 wounded. The conflict has raised fears of a wider war involving the US and Iran. The US has urged restraint and is seeking diplomatic solutions to prevent escalation. Hezbollah vowed to continue fighting until a ceasefire in Gaza.READ FULL