Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 89 people and wounded 700 others on Wednesday, according to Lebanon's health ministry.

The casualties represent a significant escalation in military activity between Israel and Lebanon. The Lebanese health ministry provided the casualty figures, though details about the specific locations and nature of the strikes were not immediately available.

The strikes mark the latest development in ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanese territory. Wednesday's operations resulted in one of the higher single-day casualty counts reported by Lebanese health authorities in recent months.

Israeli military officials have not immediately commented on the specific operations or casualty figures provided by Lebanese authorities. The strikes come amid broader regional tensions that have persisted since the conflict in Gaza began in October.