Hezbollah launched a significant attack on Israel by firing approximately 250 rockets and other projectiles on Sunday, with some reaching the Tel Aviv area. This marked one of the militant group's most intense barrages in months. The attack was in retaliation to deadly IDF strikes on Hezbollah's command centers in Beirut.
Amid the escalating conflict, an Israeli strike on an army center in Lebanon resulted in the death of a Lebanese soldier and injuries to 18 others. The Israeli military clarified that their operations are specifically targeted at Hezbollah militants.
Israeli airstrikes also hit central Beirut, causing casualties and damage. The Israeli military stated that their targets included Hezbollah command centers and intelligence units in the southern suburbs of Dahiyeh.
Hezbollah's actions were triggered by Hamas' attack from the Gaza Strip, which Hezbollah supported as a show of solidarity with the Palestinians. The conflict intensified when Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on Hezbollah, leading to a full-scale war.
The ongoing violence has taken a heavy toll on both sides, with over 3,700 people killed in Lebanon and about 90 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians dead in northern Israel. The fighting has displaced around 1.2 million people in Lebanon and 60,000 Israelis from the country's north.
Lebanon's caretaker prime minister condemned the latest strike, emphasizing the detrimental impact on cease-fire efforts. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, posing a significant threat to regional stability.
