Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Lebanon Following Rocket Fire

The most severe escalation since the 2024 ceasefire has resulted in civilian casualties and heightened fears of a broader conflict.

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least eight people, including civilians, following rocket fire into northern Israel.
The Lebanese government and UNIFIL have called for restraint, warning that the violence risks triggering a new war.
Hezbollah has denied involvement in the rocket attacks, accusing Israel of using the incident as a pretext for continued aggression.
The Lebanese army discovered and dismantled three rocket launchers near the Litani River, approximately 30 kilometers from the Israeli border.
This escalation marks the most significant breach of the November 2024 ceasefire, which had previously ended months of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.