Lebanon reports 83 children among dead after Israeli attacks
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 83 children among nearly 400 dead, displacing hundreds in Beirut.
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Lebanon has reported 83 children among the nearly 400 fatalities following recent Israeli military strikes in Beirut. Israel's military stated it targeted Iranian commanders in the Lebanese capital, expanding its operations. The attacks have displaced hundreds, with schools and other facilities converted into emergency shelters. FRANCE 24 senior reporter Catherine Norris Trent observed the situation in Beirut, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis. This escalation marks a significant expansion of conflict into the heart of the Lebanese capital, raising concerns about civilian casualties and regional stability.
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Lebanon has reported 83 children among nearly 400 fatalities following recent Israeli military strikes in Beirut.
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