Northern Israel experienced a deadly rocket attack originating from Lebanon on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of six civilians. The attack prompted immediate retaliation from Israel, with airstrikes targeting suspected Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strikes, stating they were a direct response to the earlier rocket fire.
"We will not tolerate attacks on our citizens and will respond forcefully to any aggression," a statement from the IDF read. The situation remains tense, with concerns of further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group.
In a separate but related development, Israel's military operations in Gaza are ongoing. The Israeli government has reiterated its commitment to continuing operations until Hamas releases the 59 hostages captured during the October 7th attacks. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with ongoing fighting and a humanitarian crisis affecting the civilian population.
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Deadly Rocket Attack
Tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah after a barrage of rockets from Lebanon killed six people in northern Israel. In response, Israeli forces launched airstrikes targeting locations in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military stated its actions were a direct retaliation for the rocket attack. Meanwhile, Israel's operations in Gaza continue, focused on securing the release of hostages held by Hamas.