Israel Issues Evacuation Warning For Lebanese Civilians As It Launches 'Extensive' Strikes | N18G

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Israel Issues Evacuation Warning For Lebanese Civilians As It Launches 'Extensive' Strikes

TEL AVIV — Israel dramatically expanded its aerial assaults on Lebanon with airstrikes Monday that killed nearly 500 people, wounded over 1,600 more and appeared to signal the start of a broader military campaign.

Israeli officials said their forces struck 1,300 "terrorist targets" inside Lebanon that were linked to Hezbollah, the militant group that has been trading rocket fire with Israel for nearly a year.

It was not only the highest death toll this year on this front; it was also the deadliest day of conflict with Israel since the 34-day war between the two countries in 2006.

“These numbers also refer to many terrorists we killed today who were near the weapons," Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said when he was asked about the high death toll.