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Israel steps up ‘brutal bombardment’ in southern Lebanon – RT correspondent (VIDEO)

RT International·RT·21 days ago
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Nearly 90 people have been killed since Friday despite a US-brokered ceasefire, according to Lebanese officials Israel has intensified its “brutal bombardment” of southern Lebanon, expanding evacuation orders to more villages, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney has reported from Beirut. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 87 people in the neighboring country since Friday, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Local authorities said 39 people were killed on Saturday alone after strikes hit 22 towns and villages in southern Lebanon. On Monday, Israel issued evacuation orders for several more villages, bringing the total to 84 since a US-brokered ceasefire took effect in mid-April. Fighting has continued despite the truce, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Israel says its operations target alleged Hezbollah positions and infrastructure, while the Lebanon-based group says it will continue to resist Israeli military action.…

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