Israel has intensified its attacks in Lebanon. Israeli Army i.e. IDF has claimed that it has killed more than 2000 military targets and 250 Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon in the last 4 days. The IDF claimed that 5 Hezbollah battalion commanders, 10 company commanders, and 6 platoon commanders were killed. The Israeli Air Force is also taking action in southern Lebanon based on intelligence, the IDF said.
Hezbollah chief's death
Nine people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment in the capital Beirut, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Israel has been attacking areas of the country where the Hezbollah terrorist group has a strong presence since late September. Recently, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut.
Ground operation begins in Lebanon
Israel has also launched ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while it is also carrying out airstrikes in Gaza. The Israeli military said nine soldiers were killed in clashes in south Lebanon. Since October 7, 2023, the day after the cross-border attack by Hamas, Israel and Hezbollah have been seen exchanging fire along the Lebanon border almost every day. More than 1,000 Israeli civilians are reported to have been killed in the attack, while more than 250 have been taken hostage.
Tension with Iran at its peak after the assassination of Hezbollah chief
Tension between Iran and Israel has reached its peak after the death of Hezbollah chief. On Tuesday, about 200 ballistic missiles were fired from Iran. After this attack, both the countries have once again come face to face. However, Iran called the firing of 200 missiles a warning and said that if Israel retaliated, the consequences would be extremely dangerous. Israel said that it will definitely respond to Iran's attack, but it will decide the time and place for it itself.
Search and destroy Hezbollah targets
Amid tensions with Iran, Israel is now carrying out ground attacks in Lebanon. Finding and destroying Hezbollah targets and killing fighters. America also stands with Israel amid tension with Iran. While justifying the death of the Hezbollah chief, the US also held him responsible for the killing of many American citizens.