Israel Escalates Attacks on Lebanon, Citing Hezbollah’s Weapons

Israeli airstrikes have hit multiple areas in southern and eastern Lebanon in a major escalation. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the bombings targeted a missile manufacturing site run by Hezbollah. On Thursday, Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun called on Hezbollah to disarm and hand over its weapons to the Lebanese army. Hezbollah officials rejected those calls and said that they will not discuss disarmament until Israel withdraws from Lebanon and halts its attacks. Israel has continued airstrikes on Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah last November.