Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon, including senior army officers

At least 12 individuals, including senior Lebanese army officers, were killed in a series of Israeli attacks across Lebanon, according to reports. The Lebanese army confirmed that a brigadier general, a captain, and a soldier perished when an Israeli strike targeted a military vehicle on the Khardali–Nabatieh road.

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The deliberate and repeated brutal Israeli aggression is aimed at undermining efforts to reach a political solution.

The Israeli military stated the strike occurred in an "active combat zone" and indicated that movement in such areas requires coordination with Israeli forces. They added that the incident is currently under investigation.

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A flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty and international laws and norms.

The Lebanese army issued a strong condemnation, labeling the "deliberate and repeated brutal Israeli aggression" as an attempt to undermine efforts toward a political solution. President Joseph Aoun denounced the strike as a "flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty and international laws and norms." Prime Minister Nawaf Salam described the event as "a heinous crime and an attack on Lebanon and all Lebanese people."

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A heinous crime and an attack on Lebanon and all Lebanese people.

Hezbollah also condemned the attack, calling it a "heinous crime." The group accused the Lebanese government of exposing the country to violence through what it termed "complete surrender to the enemy’s demands in Washington." An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson commented that the killings signify Israel's claim over all aspects of Lebanon.

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A heinous crime