Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has threatened further attacks against Israel after his group launched a barrage of rockets and drones targeting Israeli military sites. The attacks, a retaliation for the killing of a top Hezbollah commander, were the most intense exchange of fire between the two sides since the start of the Gaza war. The UK has called for restraint, urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after the Iranian-backed group attacked Israel with drones and rockets. The escalation follows the killing of a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut last month. Despite the intense exchange, both sides have signaled a willingness to de-escalate the situation. However, Israel warns that it will continue to strike Hezbollah and Egyptian President al-Sisi has urged international pressure to prevent a major conflict in Lebanon.
Air France has announced the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut scheduled for Sunday and Monday, citing the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East. The decision comes after Israel launched airstrikes into Lebanon, prompting concerns for passenger safety.
Hezbollah launched a large-scale attack on Israel, firing hundreds of rockets and drones, triggering a massive Israeli air response. The attack, a retaliation for the assassination of a Hezbollah commander, comes amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. The escalation risks a wider regional conflict.
Israel and Lebanon are on the brink of a full-blown conflict after Hezbollah launched a massive rocket attack on Israel, prompting Israel to retaliate with airstrikes on Lebanon. The escalation follows the assassination of a top Hezbollah commander and comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
The United States has pledged unwavering support for Israel’s defense following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, aimed at preventing a potential attack by Hezbollah. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart, reaffirming America’s commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its allies.
Israel has declared a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency following a barrage of rocket attacks from Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are taking pre-emptive strikes against targets in Lebanon to prevent further attacks and are urging civilians to move to safer areas. The US has pledged support for Israel’s right to defend itself and is monitoring the situation closely.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, expressing concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Austin reassured Israel of US support and commitment to its security, highlighting ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and release hostages.
Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based group backed by Iran, launched a barrage of rockets at Israeli army positions in the occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday. The attack was in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon the previous day. This escalation follows a pattern of tit-for-tat attacks between Israel and Hezbollah.
Three UN peacekeepers were lightly injured in a blast near their vehicle close to Lebanon’s southern border. The incident occurred amid ongoing cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israel. The explosion is believed to be linked to Israeli airstrikes in the area.
