Escalating Tensions: Israel Intensifies Strikes in Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Conflict
Israel's military actions in Lebanon have expanded following Hezbollah's increased rocket attacks, raising regional tensions and international concerns.
- Israel has called for the evacuation of residents in parts of Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, warning of imminent military strikes targeting Hezbollah facilities.
- A German UNIFIL ship off the Lebanese coast intercepted a drone, highlighting the growing risks to international peacekeeping forces in the region.
- Germany and other European nations have condemned Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers, urging protection for the troops amid escalating hostilities.
- Israeli air raids have intensified in southern Beirut and other Hezbollah strongholds, with significant military engagements reported across the Lebanon-Israel border.
- The United States has expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, urging Israel to address the crisis while supporting its right to self-defense against Hezbollah and Hamas.