Devastating Retaliation: Hezbollah Unleashes Missile Barrage on Israel in Vengeful Tribute to Fallen Commander
Smoke billowed from the site of an Israeli airstrike on Zibqin in southern Lebanon on August 25, 2024, amid escalating cross-border tensions as Israel and Hamas militants continue fighting in Gaza. Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel early Sunday, prompting Israel to deploy around 100 jets in one of the largest clashes in over 10 months of border warfare. Missiles and smoke were visible, with explosions lighting up the sky. Hezbollah hinted at a halt in further strikes, while Israel’s Foreign Minister and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel seeks defense, not full-scale war.
This escalation coincides with Gaza conflict discussions in Cairo. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for firing 320 Katyusha rockets at 11 military targets, retaliating for Israel’s killing of their commander, Fuad Shukr, last month. Israel’s military pre-empted a larger attack by striking over 40 Hezbollah launch sites, claiming to have destroyed thousands of launcher barrels. However, Hezbollah disputed Israel’s success in foiling their attack plans.
Flights to and from Ben Gurion Airport were briefly suspended. The U.N. urged a cease-fire amid rising tensions following recent violence in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and the assassination of Shukr in Beirut. Israel’s Iron Dome intercepted rockets from southern Lebanon, with no immediate casualties reported in Israel.
The dense bombardment on southern Lebanon resulted in casualties, including a member of the Hezbollah-allied Amal group. President Joe Biden closely monitored the situation, reaffirming U.S. support for Israel and efforts for regional stability. This precarious balance threatens broader conflict, especially after retaliatory actions linked to Shukr’s and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassinations.
Original Story https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/25/hezbollah-launches-missile-barrage-at-israel-to-avenge-top-commander.html
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