Hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced, Israel launched “Operation Eternal Darkness” – its largest strike of the entire war.
Over 100 Hezbollah targets were hit in 10 minutes across Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, killing a close aide and nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, Ali Yusuf Harshi, along with scores of operatives.
Israel says it targeted command centres, missile infrastructure, and Radwan Force sites embedded within civilian areas.
Netanyahu insists Lebanon is excluded from the ceasefire.
Iran and Pakistan disagree.
The IDF has nearly taken full control of Bint Jbail in the south.
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