Israel launched air strikes on Lebanon on Sunday in response to rocket attacks from Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group based in Lebanon. The strikes come amid rising tensions in the region as Iran-backed groups continue to threaten Israel.
The Israeli military confirmed the airstrikes, stating they targeted sites used by Hezbollah to store weapons and infrastructure used for terrorist activities. The strikes follow a series of rocket attacks from Lebanon into northern Israel, which resulted in no casualties but did prompt Israeli retaliation.
In response to the strikes, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the Israeli aggression and called for calm in the region. The Lebanese government also filed a complaint with the United Nations over the Israeli attacks.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has called for restraint from all parties and emphasized the need to avoid any actions that could escalate the situation further.
The escalating tensions in the region come as Iran continues to exert influence through its support of groups like Hezbollah. Israeli officials have repeatedly warned against Iran’s presence in neighboring countries and have vowed to act against any threats to their security.
As the situation unfolds, the international community is closely monitoring the developments and urging all parties to exercise restraint and work towards de-escalating the situation. The latest air strikes by Israel on Lebanon have heightened fears of a wider conflict in the region, with concerns over the potential for a broader conflict involving Iran and other regional players.
As the world waits to see how the situation unfolds, the focus remains on de-escalation and preventing further violence in the already volatile region.
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