Israel Launches Massive Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Despite Iranian Warning; 8 Dead

Just one day after halting hostilities with Iran, Israel has launched massive airstrikes on southern Lebanon, where the pro-Iranian militant group Hezbollah operates.

The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced on June 9 (local time) that Israeli military airstrikes across the southern coastal city of Tyre have resulted in 8 deaths.

The ministry reported that rescue workers are still searching for survivors amidst the rubble of buildings collapsed by the strikes.

Footage confirmed to have been taken near the target area showed debris scattered across the road, with cranes operating near damaged buildings in alleys filled with smoke.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) stated that due to the impact of the airstrikes, it is temporarily suspending medical activities and the operation of mobile clinics at several hospitals near Tyre.

Earlier that day, the Israeli military had issued evacuation orders for the entire city of Tyre.

Notably, the evacuation order included the northwestern area, which is densely populated by Christians rather than Shia Muslims.

Until now, the Israeli military had not issued evacuation orders for Christian-populated areas.

Previously, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which oversees the integrated command of the Iranian military, issued a statement declaring a halt to attacks on Israel, while warning, "If the enemy's aggression and evil acts continue, including in southern Lebanon, we will take measures that are far more powerful and overwhelming than before."

Following this, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced a temporary pause in the armed conflict with Iran—which was triggered by an Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese capital, Beirut—emphasizing, "Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever, and Israel is stronger than ever, but our struggle against them is not yet over."

Despite attempts by U.S. President Donald Trump to dissuade them, the Israeli military conducted an airstrike on Hezbollah headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut on June 7.

In retaliation, Iran launched approximately 30 ballistic missiles at Israel starting that same night, and Israel responded by deploying fighter jets to conduct two rounds of airstrikes targeting Iran's air defense systems and petrochemical complexes.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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