Escalating Middle East Conflict: Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Strikes
Tensions rise as Israel targets Hezbollah in Beirut following rocket attacks on Haifa, amid international calls for de-escalation.
- Israel has launched airstrikes on Hezbollah's intelligence centers in Beirut after a rocket attack on Haifa injured ten people.
- The conflict marks a year since the Hamas attack on Israel, with ongoing military actions causing significant casualties and displacement in Gaza and Lebanon.
- Iran briefly suspended flights amid fears of an Israeli counterattack, but normal air operations have since resumed.
- The UN and international leaders, including France's President Macron, have called for a ceasefire, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in the region.
- Protests and demonstrations have erupted globally, with notable tensions in Berlin and Washington, as people call for an end to the violence.