Israeli strikes target Lebanon amid ceasefire confusion

On Wednesday, Israel conducted a series of significant airstrikes across Lebanon, targeting over 100 Hezbollah sites in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon. The death toll reported by authorities varies, with conflicting accounts citing either 254 or 89 fatalities, while at least 700 people were wounded. Among the casualties were 12 medical personnel in southern Lebanon. Over 1.2 million people have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict. A major diplomatic disagreement has emerged, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the recent ceasefire with Iran does not apply to Lebanon, directly contradicting previous claims by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Hezbollah officials asserted that they had suspended attacks on Israeli targets under the impression that the ceasefire included them, subsequently accusing Israel of violating the agreement. Hospitals are reportedly overwhelmed, with the head of the doctors' union calling for all medical staff to report for duty as civilian infrastructure struggles to cope.