Israeli military launched strikes on Hezbollah targets deep inside Lebanon in response to a rocket attack from Lebanon that killed 12 people on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. This incident raised the possibility of all-out war. Diplomatic efforts were made to prevent further escalation, with Lebanon urging the United States to call for restraint from Israel.
Israeli officials blamed Hezbollah for the attack in Majdal Shams, Lebanon denied any involvement. The devastating strike was the deadliest on Israel since Hamas attacks in Gaza. The United Nations warned of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah along the border.
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed that Hezbollah would pay a price for the attack, as did Defense Minister Gallant. The Biden administration believes Hezbollah was responsible for the attack, but it is uncertain if it was intentional.
Recent months have seen increased violence along the Lebanon-Israel border, resulting in numerous casualties. Mourners gathered for the funeral of the victims of the rocket attack in Majdal Shams, expressing anger and a desire for peace in the region.
The Golan Heights, seized by Israel in 1967, has been a source of conflict with Syria. Resolution 1701 aimed to reduce tensions in the area, but violations by Hezbollah and Israel have exacerbated the situation.
Iran warned against Israeli aggression in Lebanon and supported Hezbollah’s denial of involvement in the attack. Other countries, such as Britain and Germany, condemned the strike and expressed concerns about further escalation. The situation remains tense, with fears of wider conflict looming.
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