In a significant escalation of tensions, Hezbollah has launched artillery fire at Israeli military personnel stationed in the northern town of Metula. This attack follows a series of airstrikes carried out by the Israeli military against what they claim were Hezbollah weapons manufacturing sites and associated infrastructure in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut.
The Israeli military had previously reported conducting these airstrikes, which they described as precise and targeted. However, Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese Shia political party and armed group, responded swiftly with their own military action.
The exchange of fire between the two sides has raised serious concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict in the region. Both Israel and Hezbollah have a history of violent confrontations, and the recent events serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of peace in the Middle East.
This latest development comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with the two countries engaged in a protracted maritime border dispute. The situation is closely watched by regional and international observers, who are concerned about the potential for a wider conflict to erupt.
