Nearly one million people face displacement in Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah

abc.net.au September 29, 2024, 02:01 PM UTC

Nearly one million people in Lebanon are at risk of displacement due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. The Lebanese prime minister described this as potentially the largest displacement in the country's history, affecting about one-sixth of the population. The airstrikes intensified following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, with Israel targeting numerous Hezbollah sites, including weapons facilities. Israeli forces also reported the killing of another senior Hezbollah figure, Nabil Kaouk. The conflict has escalated amid Lebanon's existing political and economic crises, with over 700 casualties reported in the past week. Iran condemned the Israeli actions, vowing retaliation for the death of an Iranian commander in the strikes.


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