Lebanon's President Slams 'Act of Aggression' After Israeli Strike Kills Eight Hezbollah in Bekaa
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Israel Strikes Bekaa: Eight Hezbollah Members Killed, Lebanon Condemns 'Aggression'
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Moneycontrol•21-02-2026, 19:53
Israel Strikes Bekaa: Eight Hezbollah Members Killed, Lebanon Condemns 'Aggression'
•An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon's Bekaa region killed eight Hezbollah members during a meeting, far from the Israeli border.
•Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the raids as an 'act of aggression', coming days after Lebanon announced a plan to disarm Hezbollah in the south.
•The Israeli military stated it targeted Hezbollah operatives and earlier struck Hamas positions in southern Lebanon.
•The attacks occurred amidst rising US-Iran tensions, with Iran supporting groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
•Lebanon's president called the attacks a 'blatant act of aggression' aimed at thwarting diplomatic efforts for stability, despite a November 2024 ceasefire.