Israeli forces launched heavy attacks on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon’s Beirut and continued bombardments in Palesintinan territory of Gaza following a series of retaliatory rocket attacks from the Lebanese group.
Hezbollah reportedly fired rockets into northern Israel, with Israeli officials claiming a drone was also launched towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s holiday home, though Netanyahu was not present during the attack.
Israeli officials claim the incident as a Hezbollah-led assassination attempt and warned that the group had made a “grave mistake.”
Israeli military invasions escalated further on Saturday, claiming that they are targeting Hezbollah weapons storage sites and intelligence facilities in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
The strikes left black smoke billowing over the city as Israel responded to the 200 rockets Hezbollah launched earlier that day.
Israel’s recent attack has marked the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has intensified since Israel began military invasions against Hamas in Gaza more than a year ago.
The conflict in Gaza has also reached critical levels, with Israeli attacks continuing to devastate the enclave.
More than 100 people were reported dead in the latest Israeli attacks, and the siege around three hospitals in Gaza has tightened, cutting off crucial medical supplies and services.
The United Nations estimates over 75,000 people have been displaced within Gaza this month alone, adding to the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the conflict.
