War Looms in the Middle East: Israel Unleashes Airstrikes on Lebanon, Hizbollah Chief Vows Retaliation
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah Chief Calls it a Declaration of War
Israel Defense Forces launched airstrikes targeting Hezbollah bases in Lebanon, sparking a fierce cross-border conflict. The attack occurred just before Hezbollah’s General Secretary, Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, addressed the public on television.
Nasrallah condemned the Israeli attack, calling it a declaration of war. The Lebanese army has begun destroying suspicious electronic devices following a series of pager and walkie-talkie explosions in the country, which have killed 25 people and injured around 600.
Hezbollah Accuses Israel of Being Behind Explosions
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has accused Israel of being behind the series of pager and walkie-talkie explosions. Various security sources report that the explosions were carried out under the leadership of Mossad, Israel’s spy agency.
International Community Calls for Restraint
The United States and the UK have called for restraint on both sides to manage the tension in the region. The US presented a diplomatic solution, while Britain demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Escalating Conflict in the Region
Israel and Iran’s Hezbollah have been locked in a fierce cross-border conflict since the Gaza war began last October. The situation remains volatile, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.