Hezbollah and Israeli Forces Clash Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
BEIRUT: Hezbollah reported on Wednesday that its fighters clashed with Israeli soldiers who attempted to infiltrate into southern Lebanon. The Iran-backed Lebanese group also launched attacks on Israeli forces across the border, heightening tensions in the region.
In a statement, Hezbollah said it confronted an Israeli infantry force that attempted to enter the village of Adaysseh, leading to an exchange of fire. Additionally, Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli troops at three separate points along the border using rockets and artillery.
Iranian Retaliation Against Israel
On Tuesday, Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel, in retaliation for Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israeli media reported that up to 100 missiles were launched from Iran, marking a significant escalation.
This missile attack follows Israel’s strikes that killed the top leadership of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran had vowed to retaliate for the loss of its key ally’s leaders.
Israeli Ground Raids in Lebanon
Israel recently confirmed it conducted ground raids into Lebanon, describing them as limited operations. However, the scope of these incursions, along with the subsequent missile strikes from Iran, marks the most significant escalation in the region since the war in Gaza began over a year ago.
The renewed violence underscores the rising tensions across the Middle East, with potential to ignite wider conflict involving multiple regional players, including Syria and Yemen.