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Hezbollah's Escalation Brings Israel to Brink of Regional Conflict, Military Warns

Jun 16, 2024 1 min read

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The Israeli military has issued a warning that increased cross-border fire from Lebanon's Hezbollah movement could lead to a serious escalation, potentially resulting in devastating consequences for Lebanon and the region. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesman for the Israeli military, highlighted that Hezbollah has launched its largest volleys of rockets and drones in eight months, in parallel with the ongoing Gaza war. Since October 7, Hezbollah has fired over 5,000 rockets, anti-tank missiles, and explosive UAVs targeting Israeli civilians and infrastructure.

In response, Israel has conducted several air strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and emphasized its commitment to protecting its citizens until security is restored along the border. Despite a brief period of reduced hostilities, tensions remain high. Hezbollah has stated it will not halt its fire unless Israel ceases its military operations in Gaza. Meanwhile, the United States and France are actively working towards a negotiated settlement to de-escalate the conflict along Lebanon's southern border.

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