Following the Israeli army's announcement that it had launched air strikes across Lebanon, sounds of explosions rose in the capital, Beirut.

The Israeli army announced that it had launched air strikes across Lebanon, claiming to be targeting Hezbollah. In a statement made by the army, it was reported that Israeli jets carried out air strikes on Hezbollah targets in response to Hezbollah's missile attack. The statement, which asserted that Hezbollah acts on behalf of the Iranian administration, emphasised that a strong response would be given to the missile attack. Following the statement, sounds of explosions were heard in the capital, Beirut.

31 people lost their lives

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that 31 people lost their lives and 149 people were injured in the air strikes carried out by the Israeli army on the capital Beirut and southern regions. In the statement made by the Ministry of Health, it was stated that 20 people in the Dahieh district of Beirut and 11 people in the south lost their lives in the Israeli attacks. The statement noted that 91 people were injured in Dahieh and 58 in the south.

On the other hand, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the missile attacks against Israel in a written statement. The statement reported that missile attacks were carried out south of Haifa. According to the Israeli press, the missiles fired by Hezbollah were intercepted by Israel's laser air defence system.

Education suspended for security reasons

In Lebanon, where Israel carried out attacks, education was suspended in all private and state schools, as well as vocational and technical education institutions, for security reasons. A statement on the matter was issued by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The statement reported that education was suspended in private and state schools at all levels, as well as vocational and technical education institutions, in Lebanon.

It was stated that the decision was taken considering concerns over life safety and the extraordinary security situation. It was emphasised that the Ministry would continue to evaluate developments daily in coordination with the relevant authorities and would take decisions in accordance with public safety requirements. The statement, which condemned the attacks against Lebanon and its people, showed solidarity with those who left their homes due to security problems and noted that the Lebanese Ministry of National Education would support these individuals. The statement reminded that a large number of people displaced from various regions of Lebanon were taking shelter in schools.

Lebanese Prime Minister Salam called the cabinet to an emergency meeting

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called the cabinet to an emergency meeting after Israel carried out attacks on many regions, particularly the capital Beirut. The Lebanese press announced that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called his cabinet to an emergency meeting today at 08:00 at the Presidential Palace. It was stated that developments occurring since the night hours and the measures to be taken would be discussed at the meeting.