Hezbollah targeted surveillance equipment in north Israel, sparking retaliatory strikes on various locations. Tensions escalate as fears of a wider conflict arise amidst Western calls for restraint.
Israeli forces retaliated by shelling the coastal town of al-Naqoura and launching airstrikes on Tyre district. A drone strike hit Kfarkila, raising concerns of a regional escalation beyond the Israel-Hezbollah border conflict.
International concerns mount as France urges restraint and Israel’s Defense Minister warns of drastic measures if diplomacy fails. With efforts to reduce tensions ongoing, German Foreign Minister stresses the need to avoid miscalculation.
The violence has claimed hundreds of lives on both sides, with casualties mounting in Lebanon and Israel. As the situation remains volatile, diplomatic efforts continue to mitigate the risk of all-out war.