Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28pm on 27 May 2026,Wednesday International
Israel carried out more than 120 airstrikes across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, marking one of the heaviest bombardments since fighting with Hezbollah reignited in March. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the offensive would intensify to expand Israel’s security buffer zone near the border. Lebanese officials reported at least 22 civilian deaths, including women and children, while thousands fled affected areas after evacuation warnings. Hezbollah responded with rocket and drone attacks targeting northern Israel. The escalation threatens a fragile US-brokered ceasefire and complicates ongoing Iran-US diplomatic talks amid growing fears of a wider regional war. (PC: AFP)
