Lebanese Prime Minister Supports US-France Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Pressure on Israel
On the 6th, Israel launched another airstrike on the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital, Beirut. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a statement on the 6th, saying: "We continue to support the ceasefire calls jointly issued by France and the United States, with the support of the European Union, Arab countries, and other foreign nations, and we call for pressure on Israel to comply with the ceasefire and immediately implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701."
October 7th marks the anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict, with related events taking place globally. Israel is on high alert, and on the 6th, it bombed northern Gaza and southern Lebanon. The Israeli military reported that several soldiers were injured in the fighting in northern Gaza. A mosque and a school shelter in Gaza were bombed, resulting in at least 24 deaths and 93 injuries, and Israel claimed to have eliminated Hezbollah commander Tavil. The Israeli military also reported that its own territory was under air attack, with about 130 rockets launched, some of which were intercepted. Hezbollah stated that it had successfully targeted a group of Israeli soldiers in northern Israel, launching a large number of rockets and hitting them accurately.
Explosions continued to be heard in the southern suburbs of Beirut, specifically in Dahiyeh, suggesting that an ammunition depot may have been hit. Red and white flashes could be seen from kilometers away, lasting nearly 30 minutes. The attack resulted in significant civilian casualties and was the most severe bombing since September 23rd. According to Lebanon's National News Agency, the southern suburbs of Beirut were hit by more than 30 airstrikes, targeting a gas station on a major highway leading to Beirut's airport and a medical supplies warehouse. The Israeli military stated that it had attacked Hezbollah weapons depots and other military infrastructure.
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