Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Leave Civilians Dead Amid Escalating Conflict
In a tragic turn of events, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have claimed the lives of at least seven civilians, including women and children, according to security sources.
The retaliation follows a Hezbollah rocket attack on a northern Israeli military base, resulting in the death of one soldier.
Hezbollah reported that at least two of its fighters were killed in the Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. Israel’s military stated that the strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in response to the deadly rocket attack on its territory.
The ongoing clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces along the border have escalated fears of a broader regional conflict. The recent rocket barrages towards northern Israel led to the death of an Israeli soldier and injuries to seven others.
Hezbollah later claimed responsibility for attacking an “enemy position” in support of Gaza, which is facing what they described as “brutal Zionist aggression.”
Israel responded with airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, including military compounds and operational control rooms.
The strikes resulted in civilian casualties in Souaneh and Nabatieh, with reports of a Syrian woman and her two sons killed in Souaneh. The IDF emphasized that it targeted Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force during the operations.
As tensions escalate, the Israeli government expressed a desire for peace but warned of a forceful response if provoked.
The IDF’s chief of staff emphasized the continuation of strikes against Hezbollah, stating that the group is paying an increasingly heavy price.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a speech on Tuesday, warned of potential mass evacuations in northern Israel if a war against the group were launched.
He asserted that Hezbollah would only cease fire when aggression stops and a ceasefire is achieved in Gaza.
Source :BBC.
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