Israel escalated its military operations on Wednesday with heavy airstrikes across southern Lebanon and Gaza, marking one of the deadliest days since the Oct. 10 ceasefire. Gaza&rsquo;s health authorities reported at least 25 Palestinians killed and 77 injured, while southern Lebanon saw intense bombardment targeting what Israel called Hezbollah weapons sites.&nbsp;
<h3 data-start="887" data-end="951">Lebanon Reports Casualties as Israeli Bombardment Widens&nbsp;</h3>
In Lebanon, Israeli jets struck multiple villages including Shehour and Deir Kifa, hours after a drone strike killed one person and wounded 11, among them schoolchildren on a passing bus. A day earlier, an airstrike in Sidon&rsquo;s Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp left 13 people dead, the heaviest toll in Lebanon since last year&rsquo;s ceasefire. Israel claimed the targets were Hezbollah and Hamas-linked facilities, while Palestinian factions and Lebanese officials rejected the narrative.
<h3 data-start="1436" data-end="1507">Gaza Sees Deadliest Day Since Ceasefire Amid Mutual Accusations</h3>
Inside Gaza, Israeli forces said they responded to gunfire from militants in Khan Younis, triggering a series of strikes across Gaza City, Khan Younis and the Muwasi displacement zone. Hamas condemned the attacks as a &ldquo;shocking massacre,&rdquo; denying any provocation. With over 300 Palestinians killed since the ceasefire began, both sides have accused each other of violating its terms, including aid flow and security guarantees.
<h3 data-start="1941" data-end="2007">Netanyahu&rsquo;s Visit to Syrian Buffer Zone Draws Condemnation</h3>
In a separate move escalating regional tensions, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a demilitarised buffer zone in Syrian territory seized last year. Calling the area &ldquo;strategically vital,&rdquo; he emphasized readiness for &ldquo;developing missions.&rdquo; Syria condemned the visit as a &ldquo;grave violation of sovereignty,&rdquo; as Israeli operations in the region intensify amid stalled negotiations.

Israel’s Strikes Escalate Across Lebanon, Gaza

Dozens killed as Israeli strikes hit Lebanon and Gaza amid rising regional tensions

Israel’s Strikes Escalate Across Lebanon, Gaza

Dozens killed as Israeli strikes hit Lebanon and Gaza amid rising regional tensions

November 20, 2025 | 14:37 IST