Israel launched around 40 attacks yesterday in the Baalbek-Hermel region of Lebanon, killing at least 40 people and wounding at least 53. According to authorities in Lebanon, many people were trapped under the rubble and rescue efforts were underway.
Israel issued evacuation orders for several areas in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut and targeted at least four areas the previous day. No official statements were made on the number of casualties or the targets of the attacks.