International

Israel, Hezbollah Clash in Fierce Escalation

Published

3 months ago

Aug 26, 2024.

Israel has carried out a wave of pre-emptive strikes across southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah’s rocket launchers and thwarting a large-scale attack.

The Israeli military confirmed that jets destroyed thousands of rocket launchers on Sunday morning, while Hezbollah reported that three of its fighters had been killed.

The strikes were a response to Hezbollah’s plans to launch a massive rocket and drone attack on Israel, according to the Israeli military.

The Iran-backed group had been preparing for an aerial assault, but Israel’s pre-emptive strikes foiled their plans.

Hezbollah retaliated by firing 320 rockets and drones at Israel, but the Israeli military intercepted all of the drones and most of the rockets.

One Israeli navy soldier was killed in the exchange of fire.

EDITORS PICK:

The US has expressed concern over the escalation of violence and is working to avoid further conflict.

The situation remains tense, with both sides dug in and determined to defend their interests.

The conflict has been ongoing for 10 months, with almost daily exchanges of fire across the Israel-Lebanon border.

The latest round of US-backed peace talks in Cairo failed to produce a breakthrough, and the situation remains volatile.

Hezbollah has said it is acting in support of Hamas, another Iran-backed group that is also proscribed as a terrorist organization by Israel and other countries.

The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement on both sides of the border.

As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is watching with bated breath, hoping for a swift resolution to the devastating war.

CLICK TO WATCH OUR VIDEO OF THE WEEK