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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged an immediate end to hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, expressing concern over the possibility of a wider conflict. The situation along the demarcation line between the two countries has become increasingly tense in recent days, with exchanges of artillery fire between Hezbollah and Israel. Both groups have ties to Iran and are considered allies. Guterres emphasized the need for a ceasefire, warning that continued fighting could have catastrophic consequences for the region.

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have intensified, raising concerns of a full-scale war. Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned militant group, opened a battlefront with Israel in October, following a deadly Israeli raid in Gaza. Israel has warned it is prepared for a military operation along its border with Lebanon. The US has cautioned against escalation, fearing it could harm Israeli security. The UN has expressed concern and called for de-escalation. The conflict has displaced thousands along the border and is being fueled by Hezbollah and Hamas attacks on Israeli military installations.

Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, has hinted that Israel should anticipate more ‘surprises’ amid ongoing clashes along the Lebanese-Israeli border. Nasrallah made this statement in a televised address, suggesting that the resistance movement is prepared for further action against Israel.

Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, has recently stepped up its attacks on Israel, employing drones and more sophisticated weaponry. In a recent incident, Hezbollah fired three anti-tank guided missiles at an Israeli military post, followed by an attack on a base near Tiberias using explosive drones. The group’s use of drones capable of firing missiles and other advanced weaponry has raised concerns within the Israeli military.

Hezbollah’s escalation of attacks is seen as a means of pressuring Israel to end its military operations in the Gaza Strip. The group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has stated that the fighting will continue until Israel’s actions in Gaza cease. Hezbollah’s recent actions aim to raise its demands in potential border negotiations and increase military pressure on Israel as it prepares for a battle in Rafah.

Despite efforts from foreign dignitaries to end the violence, Hezbollah has maintained its tough stance. The group’s deputy leader, Naim Kassim, has warned Israel against opening an all-out war, citing the group’s success in previous conflicts.

Iran’s manipulation of terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah is at the heart of the ongoing conflict between Israel and these groups. By funneling billions of dollars and weapons to these entities, Iran seeks to spread destruction and achieve its genocidal goal of eliminating Israel. The key to ending the conflict lies in holding Iran accountable for its actions and preventing its puppets from continuing their attacks. Strengthening America’s own oil and gas production, supporting Israel and its Arab allies, and pressuring Iran to release Israeli hostages and cede control over Gaza are crucial steps towards weakening Iran’s influence and promoting peace in the region.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a drone strike on the town of Baalbek in Lebanon, located 100 kilometers north of the Lebanon-Israel border. The strike reportedly injured an oil delivery truck driver, who was taken to a local hospital. Additionally, overnight strikes on Maroun El Ras in South Lebanon caused damage to buildings and infrastructure, but no injuries were reported.

Amid an ongoing conflict with Israel, Hezbollah faces a strategic dilemma. Iran, its primary backer, wants to preserve Hezbollah as a deterrent against Israel but also risks weakening the group if it engages in extended fighting. Hezbollah, meanwhile, continues to escalate attacks while balancing its interests in Lebanon, where popular support for the group remains limited. The conflict has raised questions about whether the rules of engagement between Hezbollah and Israel have shifted.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that the IDF has eliminated half of Hezbollah’s brigade-level commanders in southern Lebanon. This comes after the IDF reported killing six brigade-level and over 30 battalion-level commanders recently. Hezbollah, with an estimated force of 50,000-100,000, has a similar command structure to Hamas, which has five brigade commanders for a force of 35,000-40,000. The IDF’s elimination of a significant number of senior commanders, along with dozens of junior commanders, indicates substantial progress in weakening Hezbollah’s leadership.

On the eve of the Passover holiday, Israel Air Force fighter jets launched strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, following a barrage of rocket fire from Lebanon into Israel. The attacks also targeted Hezbollah-linked facilities in al-Adisa and Arzoun. Israel’s Foreign Minister ramped up efforts to mobilize European support for sanctions against Iran’s missile program and proxy terrorist activities in the Middle East. The US State Department’s annual Country Reports expressed concerns over human rights abuses in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon has launched dozens of rockets at northern Israel in response to the killing of two civilians in a strike blamed on Israel in Lebanon’s south. Hezbollah has also carried out drone attacks on Israeli bases and confirmed the killing of two of its fighters. The Israeli army claims to have killed two senior Hezbollah terrorists. The exchange of fire comes amid ongoing tensions and near-daily skirmishes along the Israel-Lebanon border since October 7.