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Dozens of Israeli air strikes on south, east Lebanon: official media


Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of the southern village of Habbouch on Sept. 23, 2024. (Credit: Rabih Daher/AFP)

Dozens of Israeli air strike hit Lebanon's south and east on Monday, official media and AFP correspondents said, as the Israeli military told people in Lebanon to move away from Hezbollah targets.

Lebanon's official National News Agency said "enemy warplanes launched... more than 80 air strikes in half an hour", targeting areas in south Lebanon, at the same time as "intense raids in the Bekaa" Valley area in east Lebanon. AFP correspondents in the south and east reported the sound of heavy strikes.


Dozens of Israeli air strike hit Lebanon's south and east on Monday, official media and AFP correspondents said, as the Israeli military told people in Lebanon to move away from Hezbollah targets.



Lebanon's official National News Agency said "enemy warplanes launched... more than 80 air strikes in half an hour", targeting areas in south Lebanon, at the same time as "intense raids in the Bekaa" Valley area in east Lebanon. AFP correspondents in the south and east reported the sound of heavy strikes.