Israel kills dozens in Lebanon as minister calls to 'open the gates of hell'

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 21 and wounded over 39 since Thursday night, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. Hezbollah claimed it killed four Israeli soldiers, including a battalion commander, while Israeli officials vowed to retaliate aggressively, with Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir advocating for forceful responses. The US and Iran recently signed a ceasefire memorandum amid escalating tensions.