Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon

Key Points:

• The Israeli military launched its largest wave of air strikes in the current conflict across Lebanon, targeting over 100 Hezbollah command centers and military sites within 10 minutes, resulting in high casualties and widespread destruction.
• More than 1,500 people, including 130 children, have been killed in Lebanon, with over 1.2 million displaced—mostly from Shia Muslim communities in Hezbollah-controlled areas such as southern Lebanon, the eastern Bekaa Valley, and Beirut's southern suburbs.
• Israeli ground operations near the border aim to create a security buffer zone by destroying Hezbollah infrastructure, raising concerns about potential long-term occupation and preventing displaced residents from returning home.
• Hezbollah has not claimed attacks since the recent ceasefire announcement and declared it is on the threshold of a major victory, urging displaced families to wait for a formal ceasefire before returning, while facing criticism within Lebanon for involving the country in the conflict.
• The Lebanese government, under President Joseph Aoun, has expressed willingness to negotiate directly with Israel despite no diplomatic relations, but Israel has so far ignored the offer; meanwhile, Lebanon plans to disarm Hezbollah, though the group refuses to discuss relinquishing its weapons.