Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon Amid Intensifying Conflict
The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on hundreds of Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon as the conflict escalates, with Hezbollah firing its deepest rocket attacks into Israel since the start of the Gaza war. The airstrikes, which targeted Hezbollah missile launchers and other sites, mark the most intense fighting between the two forces to date.
Hezbollah Fires Dozens of Missiles in Retaliation
Hezbollah retaliated with four rocket barrages early on Sunday, firing over 140 rockets and drones into Israel’s Jezreel Valley. The rocket attacks reached further into Israeli territory than any previous strikes, with some landing near the northern city of Haifa.
Casualties and Damage in Lebanon and Israel
At least one person was killed and another injured in Lebanon due to the Israeli airstrikes, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that hundreds of rockets were fired into Israel from Lebanon, exacerbating the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Conflict Escalates as Clashes Continue
Fresh clashes erupted on Sunday morning as Israel continued its airstrikes and Hezbollah launched additional rocket attacks. The deepening conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border highlights the increasing involvement of Hezbollah in the Gaza war, further intensifying the already volatile situation in the region.
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