Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley
The ancient Roman ruins of Heliopolis are in the vicinity of Bekaa Valley and seen here behind the scene of damage
At least 60 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley, the Lebanese health ministry said.
Two children were among those killed in strikes which targeted 16 areas in the Baalbek region, officials said.
The ministry said 58 people were wounded, adding rescue efforts were still under way in the valley, which is a Hezbollah stronghold.
The Israeli military has not yet commented.
Israel has carried out thousands of air strikes across Lebanon over the past five weeks, targeting what it says are Hezbollah's operatives, infrastructure and weapons.
Governor Bachie Khodr called the attacks the "most violent" in the area since Israel escalated the conflict against Hezbollah last month.
Unverified video posted on social media showed damage to buildings and forests ablaze, as rescuers searched for the injured.
In the town of Boudai, videos on social media appeared to show residents pleading for heavy equipment to be sent to help rescue people believed to be trapped.
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