Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, U.S. officials believe Israel is considering retaliating against Iran for an attack on military and energy infrastructure, per NBC reports. Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s missile strikes on October 1, following clashes in Gaza and Lebanon. While the exact nature of Israel’s response remains uncertain, officials speculate it may occur during the ongoing Yom Kippur holiday.
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, with Israel targeting over 200 Hezbollah sites in Lebanon. The Israeli military reported injuries among its personnel during operations in Lebanon, including capturing a Hezbollah member and discovering a weapons cache. Hezbollah retaliated by launching rockets at an Israeli transport base in southern Haifa.
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Recent military actions have displaced over 1.2 million people in Lebanon and raised concerns of a broader conflict involving the U.S. and Iran. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has also targeted an Israeli site in the Golan Heights. The region remains volatile as tensions continue to escalate.