Hezbollah made headlines Thursday by firing air defense missiles at Israeli warplanes reportedly causing sonic booms that were terrifying children. This marked the first time Hezbollah had used such weaponry against Israeli aircrafts, forcing them to retreat beyond the border.
Last month, Hezbollah also grabbed attention by successfully launching a missile airstrike from within Israeli airspace using a drone. The group has been escalating its attacks, using more advanced weaponry like drones, explosive drones, and guided missiles.
The exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah have intensified, resulting in casualties on both sides. The ongoing conflict has displaced thousands and raised fears of a wider regional war.
Israel has reported at least 15 soldiers and 11 civilians killed in the north, while in Lebanon, the violence has claimed the lives of at least 455 people, predominantly fighters, but also including 88 civilians.