Israel Unleashes Powerful Video as Death Toll Nears 500: A Desperate Bid to Sway Public Opinion

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Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah continue.

Almost 500 people died yesterday alone.

The international community is raising its voice to prevent war from escalating, but Israel is anticipating repeated attacks.

Reporter Kim Min-chan reports from Berlin.

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Along with the sound of the explosion, a cloud of smoke rises into the sky.

A missile fired by Israel once again hit southern Lebanon.

There was a counterattack by Hezbollah overnight, but Israel claimed that most of the 20 missiles were shot down by its air defense system.

Israel, which gave the operational name “Arrow of the North” to the successive airstrikes, claimed that Hezbollah has hidden weapons such as missiles and attack drones in various places in private homes, and also promoted public opinion by releasing related videos and photos .

About 500 people died in this bombing.

Almost 100 children and women also died.

Over 1,600 have been injured.

Not only were there casualties, but the whole city was paralyzed as people fled.

The road was turned into a car park, and some people joined the evacuation march on foot.

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“The situation is not safe at all.

The international community unanimously called for a diplomatic solution.

France has requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council.

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“We call once again on the parties and the countries that support them to de-escalate and avoid a regional conflict that would be deadly, above all for civilians alike.”

Seven major Western countries also called for an end to the destructive cycle, saying escalating war in the Middle East is in no one’s interest.

Iran has accused Israel of trying to escalate the war and of committing “genocide.”

International airlines canceled flights to Israel and Lebanon.

Our government has recommended the rapid departure of our citizens from Israel and Lebanon.

This is Minchan Kim from MBC News in Berlin.

Video commentary: Ryu Sang-hee / Video editing: Kim Chang-gyu

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