Retaliation in Hezbollah: At Least 5 Deaths
Table of Contents
- Retaliation in Hezbollah: At Least 5 Deaths
- Retaliation in Lebanon: Key Facts About the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
- What Happened in the recent Israel-Hezbollah Conflict?
- What Were the Immediate Consequences of the Israeli Strikes?
- What Are the Key claims and Reactions from Involved Parties?
- What Agreements and Ceasefires Are Being Referenced?
- What Are the Broader Historical and Political contexts of the Conflict?
- Timeline of Key Events
Netanyahu: We will respond anywhere.
Hezbollah: Invasion Excuse.
Israel conducted a raid on Beirut, Lebanon, marking the first such action as a truce was established with the pro-Iranian armed group Hezbollah in November of the previous year, according to reports.
Sources indicate that at least five individuals have died in villages including Kekartevnit and Yogor, following intense fighter raids and gunfire in Nabatiyeh, southern lebanon, earlier today.
Israeli forces bombed the village of aldazas in Dahiye, south of Beirut, a known stronghold of Hezbollah.
Lebanese authorities issued evacuation orders around the targeted buildings, causing confusion among residents. Casualty figures for the Beirut region remain unknown.
The Israeli military stated that the raids targeted a drone storage facility belonging to Hezbollah’s 127 Air Force in beirut, as well as Hezbollah command centers and rocket launch sites in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli operation occurred shortly after the announcement that two rockets had been launched toward northern Israel from Lebanese territory. Israeli forces described this as an explicit violation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, The equation has changed now.
We will attack anywhere in Lebanon in response to any threat to Israel while carrying out the ceasefire strongly.Benjamin Netanyahu,Israeli Prime Minister
Hezbollah,however,maintained that it is entirely complying with the ceasefire agreement and has nothing to do with the rocket launched today.
Lebanese Prime Minister Naaf Salam condemned the Israeli action as a dangerous dispute expansion that targets a private residential area with a school,
and urged Israel to stop violating the armistice agreement and withdraw wholly in the occupied area.
Lebanese President Joseph Avanon,currently in Paris to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron,also criticized the Dahiye raids,asserting that they violated agreements between France and the United States.
In a joint press conference with President Avanon, President Macron stated that
Israel’s attack cannot be tolerated for violating the armistice agreement,and argued that the air raid lacked legitimacy as Israel did not provide details about or evidence of a Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon.Emmanuel Macron, French President
The ceasefire agreement that Lebanon and israel agree to must be respected,
Macron said.
Israel initially expanded its military operations on October 7, 2023, following attacks.
In September of the previous year, Israel deployed ground troops to southern lebanon, escalating military operations before agreeing to a full ceasefire in November.
despite the agreement, conflict has persisted, with both Israel and hezbollah failing to fully withdraw their troops from southern Lebanon. Israel has continued sporadic raids targeting Hezbollah, maintaining control over five ’strategic bases’ in the region.
Retaliation in Lebanon: Key Facts About the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
This article provides an overview of the recent escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, answering key questions about the events.
What Happened in the recent Israel-Hezbollah Conflict?
On march 28, 2025, Israel conducted a raid on Beirut, Lebanon, marking the first such action since a truce was established wiht Hezbollah in November of the previous year. This raid targeted a drone storage facility belonging to Hezbollah’s 127 Air Force, as well as Hezbollah command centers and rocket launch sites in southern Lebanon. The Israeli operation occurred shortly after the declaration that two rockets had been launched toward northern Israel from Lebanese territory.
What Were the Immediate Consequences of the Israeli Strikes?
The strikes resulted in at least five fatalities in villages,including Kekartevnit and Yogor,following intense fighter raids and gunfire. Israeli forces bombed the village of Dahiye, a known Hezbollah stronghold. Lebanese authorities issued evacuation orders, causing confusion among residents.Casualty figures for the beirut region remain unknown.
What Are the Key claims and Reactions from Involved Parties?
Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, ”The equation has changed now. We will attack anywhere in Lebanon in response to any threat to Israel while carrying out the ceasefire strongly.”
Hezbollah: Hezbollah maintained that it is indeed “entirely complying with the ceasefire agreement and has nothing to do with the rocket launched today.”
Lebanon: Lebanese Prime Minister Naaf Salam condemned the Israeli action as “a dangerous dispute expansion that targets a private residential area with a school” and urged israel to stop violating the armistice agreement. Lebanese President joseph Avanon criticized the raids, asserting that they violated agreements between France and the United States.
france: French President Emmanuel macron stated that ”Israel’s attack cannot be tolerated for violating the armistice agreement” and argued that the air raid lacked legitimacy as Israel did not provide details or evidence of a Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon.
What Agreements and Ceasefires Are Being Referenced?
A ceasefire agreement was established between Israel and Hezbollah in November of the previous year, following escalated military operations. This agreement was intended to bring an end to the conflict. Though, despite the agreement, conflict has persisted, with both sides failing to fully withdraw their troops from southern Lebanon.
What Are the Broader Historical and Political contexts of the Conflict?
Israel initially expanded its military operations on October 7, 2023, following attacks. In September 2024,Israel deployed ground troops to southern Lebanon,escalating military operations before the November ceasefire. Since the ceasefire, sporadic raids targeting Hezbollah have continued, and Israel maintains control over five “strategic bases” in the region.
Timeline of Key Events
| Date | Event |
| :————- | :——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— |
| October 7, 2023 | Israel expanded military operations. |
| September 2024 | Israel deployed ground troops to southern Lebanon, escalating military operations. |
| November 2024 | A ceasefire agreement was established between Israel and Hezbollah. |
| March 28, 2025 | Israel conducted a raid on beirut, targeting a drone storage facility, command centers, and rocket launch sites. Two rockets were launched toward northern Israel from Lebanese territory shortly before the Israeli operation. |
