Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing and wounding scores on deadliest day of war
Lebanon and Israel to hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
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On Wednesday, Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential areas in Lebanon, resulting in the deadliest day of the Israel-Hezbollah war. According to Lebanon's civil defence service, 254 people were killed and over 1,100 wounded across the country, with Beirut experiencing the highest death toll of 91. The Lebanese health ministry reported 182 deaths nationwide, anticipating that the figure would rise. The strikes occurred hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran, which US President Donald Trump stated did not include Lebanon due to the presence of Hezbollah. Trump characterized the Israeli strikes as a "separate skirmish."
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AI-ExtractedIt was the deadliest day in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.
Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential areas in Beirut.
Lebanon was not included in the deal because of Hezbollah.
The health ministry gave a toll of 182 dead across the country.
254 people were killed and over 1,100 wounded across Lebanon.
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