The Israeli military reported conducting numerous airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, escalating tensions in the region. This military action followed a series of recent attacks attributed to Israel, which heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. Israeli jets were noted to produce significant sonic booms over the Lebanese capital, Beirut, during a speech by Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Hezbollah Responds to AttacksIsrael has been accused by Nasrallah of "crossing all of the red lines" in his speech. The terrorist group's communications networks had recently been the target of lethal strikes, which he attributed to Israel and called a "severe blow." Nasrallah said that Hezbollah was looking into the matter more. This came after Hezbollah-related explosives involving their hand-held walkie-talkie radios went out throughout southern Lebanon, escalating already high levels of anxiety following explosions involving the group's pagers the day before. Casualties ReportedAccording to a report by Lebanon's health ministry, at least 608 people were hurt and the number of fatalities from the blasts in the Bekaa Valley and Beirut's suburbs had increased to 25. In addition, approximately 2,300 people were injured in the assaults that happened the day before, and 12 people died, including two children. Shift in Military StrategyFollowing these developments, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared that Israel was going into a "new phase in the war." He said that when things changed, the military would concentrate more on Israel's northern border. Security sources indicated that the Israeli intelligence organization, Mossad, was responsible for the recent explosions, even though Israeli officials did not officially disclose their involvement. Threats of RetaliationThe assaults that were ascribed to Israel, according to Nasrallah, will result in "just punishment." Hezbollah's pledge to counter perceived aggressions is shown by his remarks, highlighting the possibility of future combat escalation.You may also like
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