52 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

Fifty-two people were killed and 72 others injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes on the city of Baalbek and surrounding towns and villages in eastern Lebanon, reported Xinhua, quoting the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Israeli forces have intensified their attacks on eastern Lebanon over the past days after issuing warnings to citizens, calling for the evacuation of entire cities, villages, and towns in the area.

Most of the casualties occurred in localities including Baalbek, Al-Alaq, Younine, Badnayel, Al-Bazaliyah, Amhaz, Iaat, Labweh, Harbata, Nahle, Taraya, and Hawsh An Nabi.

The Israeli army has been waging intensive attacks on Lebanon in an escalation with Hezbollah since late September. In Early October, Israel initiated a ground operation across its northern border into Lebanon.