Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing scores on deadliest day of war

Israel intensifies military operations in Lebanon with unprecedented aerial bombardment targeting Beirut, marking the deadliest single day since hostilities began. The escalation occurs following Israeli clarification that recent US-Iran diplomatic agreements exclude Lebanese territory from ceasefire provisions. This strategic shift represents a significant expansion in regional conflict dynamics, with casualties mounting substantially as strikes hit civilian and military infrastructure throughout the capital and surrounding areas.