Israel has intensified strikes on southern Lebanon during a ceasefire, with verified videos showing attacks on densely populated neighbourhoods, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israeli forces to take control of 70% of Gaza, according to reports.
The escalation comes as Netanyahu said Israel is 'squeezing Hamas' in the enclave at the same time as escalating attacks in southern Lebanon. The strikes in Lebanon have been verified by video evidence, depicting damage in civilian areas.
“Israel has intensified strikes on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, as Prime Minister Netanyahu orders forces to take control of 70% of Gaza, marking a dual escalation.”
The developments mark a significant broadening of Israel's military operations across two fronts. In Gaza, the push to capture 70% of the territory represents a major escalation of the ground offensive, while the renewed strikes in southern Lebanon threaten to undermine the existing ceasefire.
The simultaneous operations have raised concerns about a wider regional conflict, though no official responses from international bodies have been reported in the available sources.
The situation remains fluid, with no immediate indication of next steps from either side.