Middle East War Latest: Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Kills Over 31 Plus More
LEBANON – Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Monday morning killed over 31 people and wounded at least 149 others, as airstrikes targeted Beirut and and southern parts of Lebanon.
The Lebanese Health Ministry however said that the figures are based on an initial and non-final count.
Lebanese President Condemns Israeli Strikes
Lebanon’s president condemned Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory Monday following rocket attacks from Hezbollah, according to an official statement.
Joseph Aoun said the firing of rockets from Lebanese soil “targets all the efforts and initiatives the state has undertaken to keep Lebanon away from the dangerous military confrontations taking place in the region.”
In the statement received by Anadolu, he emphasized that “the Lebanese state has repeatedly warned of the consequences of regional escalation on the country and has called for prudence and responsible action guided by the national interest.”
Aoun also warned that “persisting in using Lebanon once again as a platform for wars we have no part in will expose the country to new risks.”
He stressed that the responsibility for any consequences “falls on the parties that ignored repeated calls to maintain security and stability,” noting that “this is something the Lebanese state will not allow to happen again, nor will the Lebanese people accept it,” in reference to previous confrontations between Israel and Hezbollah.
American F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes in Kuwait
Social media footage, circulated widely, has shown what appears to be a US F-15 warplane crashing in Kuwait, while authorities have not issued any official confirmation.
Footage, widely shared on social media on Sunday, appears to show a warplane, believed to be an F-15 belonging to the US, going down.
It is also alleged that the aircraft was hit by “friendly fire” and that the pilot survived.
The footage includes images purportedly showing a soldier, who descended by parachute, being taken into a civilian vehicle.
No official statement has been made by authorities regarding the incident.
Kuwait Air Defenses Intercept Hostile Aerial Targets
Kuwaiti air defenses successfully intercepted multiple hostile aerial targets early Monday, demonstrating “efficiency and capability” in protecting national airspace, said the country’s Defense Ministry.
In a statement, the ministry’s official spokesperson said the targets were detected and engaged within the operational area in central Kuwait as part of the military’s full readiness to safeguard the nation’s skies.
“No casualties were recorded,” the spokesperson emphasized, highlighting that the armed forces remain vigilant.
A drone was intercepted in the country’s airspace, according to another official statement.
It said “the hostile air attacks were intercepted near the Salwa and Rumaithiya areas without any casualties.”
“The armed forces continue to carry out their duties and address any potential developments, ensuring the security and stability of the country,” the statement added.
According to Arab media reports, air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait, signaling an alert status as the military responded to the threat.
Israel Launches Fresh Attacks on Iran
The Israeli army said Monday that it launched a new wave of airstrikes in central Tehran, targeting what it described as “Iranian regime” sites.
It said the air force, acting on the direction of military intelligence, had begun additional strikes “in the heart of Tehran.”
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that air attacks struck the southwestern cities of Abadan and Ahvaz.
Further details were not immediately available.
