Israel today announced it has conducted pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon, targeting areas where it detected preparations for "large-scale" attacks by Hezbollah. This action comes as Israel remains engaged in ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. In response to the escalating tensions, Israel has declared a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency, warning citizens to prepare for potential missile and drone attacks from Hezbollah.
Hezbollah Responds with Rocket and Drone Attacks
In response to the killing of its commander Fuad Shukr last month, Lebanon-based Hezbollah launched a series of rockets and drones toward Israel. The group described these attacks as an "initial response" to the commander’s death. According to Hezbollah, its fighters targeted several Israeli positions, barracks, and Iron Dome platforms with a large number of rockets.
Middle East Tensions Continue to Rise
The situation in the Middle East has been tense for weeks following an Israeli strike in Beirut that killed a senior Hezbollah commander. The tension further escalated after the assassination of Hamas's political leader in Tehran, an act that both Hezbollah and Iran have vowed to respond to. The latest developments have added to the volatility in the region, with both sides preparing for further confrontations.
With inputs from agencies
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