Israel Strikes Kill 500 in Lebanon as Aoun Seeks Truce, Disarm Hezbollah; 667,000 Displaced

Israeli airstrikes kill nearly 500 in Lebanon and displace 667,000 as Hezbollah rockets continue amid President Joseph Aoun's truce proposal.Joseph Aoun demands direct Israel talks, Hezbollah disarmament, and international aid after Health Ministry reports 486 deaths since March 2, including recent strikes on Numairiyé and Choukine.UNHCR's Karolina Lindholm notes 120,000 in shelters with tensions in Christian areas like Jounieh, where displaced Shiites like Nagham sense divisions unlike 2024.Israel's Joshua Zarka says goals against Hezbollah and Iran advance ahead of schedule, rejecting negotiations without disarmament.
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