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BBC investigation into one of Lebanon's deadliest days

Israel launched a wave of strikes against Lebanon hitting 100 targets in 10 minutes.

On 8th April, Israel launched a wave of strikes against Lebanon hitting 100 targets in 10 minutes. According to the Lebanese authorities, more than 300 people, among them children, were killed on what has become known as 'Black Wednesday'. Israel says it was targeting Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia backed by Iran which has launched attacks against Israel. The BBC pieces together what happened on that deadly day.

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Presenters: James Copnall and Anne Soy.

(Photo: Israel launches wide-scale air attacks on Beirut and multiple areas throughout Lebanon April 8th. Credit: Wael Hamzeh/EPA).

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