Hezbollah Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Israel Following Escalation
Hezbollah's Rocket and Drone Assault on Israel
Hezbollah has now launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel in a powerful retaliatory strike against the backdrop of escalating tensions. This attack follows the assassination of a senior commander in Beirut last month, prompting a fierce response. As fighting began, Israeli military forces reported thwarting an even larger attack from Hezbollah through pre-emptive strikes.
A Major Escalation in Violence
The latest violence represents one of the most intense exchanges since the latest round of hostilities began, caused partly by events on the ground in Gaza. Israeli jets struck over 40 Hezbollah launch sites in response, aiming to destroy launch capabilities that specifically targeted northern Israel, leading to a barrage of over 320 rockets targeted at Israeli military installations.
- The Israeli government convened emergency discussions as tensions peaked.
- Hezbollah claimed its strikes hit 11 critical military targets.
- Regional stability remains uncertain with increasing threats of broader conflict.
International Reactions and Developments
President Biden and his administration are closely monitoring the evolving situation, with ongoing communications with Israeli officials. Despite the escalating operations, Israeli leadership has expressed a wish to avoid a full-scale war, while the region watches cautiously as developments unfold.
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