Israel Intensifies Offensive in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah in Beirut as U.S. and Israel discuss potential retaliation against Iran.

Israel's military has launched a full-scale offensive in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut and southern regions, leading to significant casualties and displacement.
The Lebanese Health Ministry reports over 1,400 deaths in Lebanon due to the intensified Israeli strikes over the past two weeks, with more than 1.2 million people displaced.
Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel, prompting discussions between the U.S. and Israel about possible strikes on Iran's oil facilities as a form of retaliation.
The conflict is escalating tensions across the Middle East, with fears of a broader regional war involving Iran and its allies, including Hezbollah, in direct confrontations with Israel.
U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that while strikes on Iran's nuclear sites are not supported, discussions on targeting Iran's oil infrastructure are ongoing.