31 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon after Hezbollah attacked Israel have killed at least 31 people, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said on Monday.
The Hezbollah attack and the Israeli retaliatory strikes expand the ongoing war gripping the Mideast after America and Israel launched an airstrike campaign targeting Iran.
The Health Ministry said that the strikes also wounded 149 people. It said about two-thirds of the dead were in southern Lebanon.
Meanwhile, as Kuwait faced an ongoing attack, the US issued an urgent warning to Americans there to take cover and remain indoors. It said: “Do not come to the Embassy,” without elaborating. Meanwhile, Lebanon's government says it considers Hezbollah's military activities illegal acts and says the group should hand over its weapons.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said only the state is the side that decides whether to go to war or peace. He added on Monday that all of Hezbollah's military activities are banned and that Hezbollah should only work in politics. The government called on security agencies to prevent the firing of missiles or drones and detain those behind it.
