• Israel conducted its heaviest airstrikes on Lebanon following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Iran.
• Over 1,500 people have reportedly been killed in Lebanon due to Israeli bombardments since the conflict escalated.
• The Lebanese military confirmed widespread panic and devastation across multiple areas, with numerous civilians reported injured.
• Hezbollah has indicated it will respond to Israeli aggression despite pausing its attacks following the ceasefire.
• International reactions to the strikes include condemnation from several countries and calls for accountability.

Israeli forces launched a series of intense airstrikes across Lebanon early Wednesday, unfamiliar in scale since the onset of the conflict, just hours after a ceasefire between the US and Iran was announced. The Israeli military characterized the assault as its largest coordinated strike, targeting over 100 Hezbollah command centers within 10 minutes. Reports indicate significant destruction, particularly in Beirut and its suburbs, as well as southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, leaving many civilians in panic, according to middleeasteye, channelnewsasia, and africanews.

According to Lebanese health authorities, the airstrikes have killed at least 254 people and injured over 1,165. Hospitals are overwhelmed by casualties, prompting the head of Lebanon's syndicate of doctors to issue urgent appeals for medical assistance and blood donations. The strikes have particularly targeted residential neighborhoods and commercial districts, leading to widespread condemnation as a "full-fledged war crime," according to Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. He stressed that this attack represents a significant violation of international norms, as reported by aljazeera and reuters.

Responding to the airstrikes, Hezbollah had temporarily paused its attacks on Israeli targets but has reiterated its right to respond to Israeli aggression. The group contends that the airstrikes violate the ceasefire established between Iran and the US, warning of potential repercussions if the assaults continue. Despite this, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained that the ceasefire does not extend to the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, which he views as a separate issue, further complicating the regional stability according to middleeasteye and reuters.

The international community has reacted strongly to the escalation, with various nations condemning the Israeli strikes as "brutal" and a violation of Lebanon's sovereignty. Both the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and Lebanese officials have called for a cessation to these attacks, emphasizing their right to defend against aggression. French President Emmanuel Macron and leaders from Qatar and Egypt expressed solidarity with Lebanon, demanding Israel’s accountability for its actions, as detailed by aljazeera and channelnewsasia.