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Border Tension

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international-conflict1 year ago

Israel and Hezbollah Edge Toward Full-Scale War Amid Rising Tensions

Israel's war cabinet is set to meet to address escalating tensions on the Lebanon border, where rocket fire has caused numerous fires in northern Israel. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for aggressive action against Hezbollah. Diplomatic messages from Western and Arab parties warn of an imminent Israeli strike, with Britain advising Lebanon to prepare for war. Hezbollah's attacks began in solidarity with Gaza following Hamas's assault on southern Israel. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with over 453 deaths in Lebanon and 25 in Israel.

"Escalating Tensions: Israel Nears Breaking Point with Hezbollah"

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warns that ongoing tension with Hezbollah is pushing Israel closer to a critical point in considering military action in Lebanon, as rockets continue to be fired from Lebanon and an Indian citizen is killed in northern Israel by Hezbollah fire. The IDF strikes Hezbollah military sites in response, and India advises its nationals in Israeli border areas to relocate to safer parts of the country.

international-relations2 years ago

Israeli Army Fire Disrupts UN Peacekeepers' Patrol in Southern Lebanon

A patrol of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was hit by Israeli army gunfire near the Aytaroun village in southern Lebanon. No peacekeepers were injured, but the vehicle was damaged. Tensions have been escalating along the border between Lebanon and Israel, with intermittent exchange of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The incident occurred during a period of relative calm along the Blue Line, which marks the UN-set withdrawal line for Israeli forces from Lebanon. UNIFIL condemned the attack and called on the parties to protect peacekeepers and avoid unnecessary risks.