The images captured on September 22 and 23, 2024, show smoke billowing from various locations in Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets near the border with Israel. The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon warned of an “imminent catastrophe” in the Middle East due to escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, emphasizing that a military solution was not the answer. The Israeli military urged Lebanese civilians to move away from Hezbollah targets and promised to carry out more extensive and precise strikes against the Iran-backed group. Despite international calls for restraint, Israel continued to pound Hezbollah targets in south and east Lebanon. The ongoing airstrikes have raised concerns about the potential for further escalation and the impact on civilians in the region.
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