Hezbollah has confirmed that it launched dozens of rockets towards northern Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The barrage, consisting of approximately 50 rockets, targeted areas in the Upper Galilee region, including Beit Hillel and Kiryat Shmona. Israel’s Iron Dome defense system was activated to intercept the incoming rockets, successfully preventing any casualties, though a fire was reported in Beit Hillel due to the rocket impacts​ (ProtoThema English)​​ (The Jerusalem Post)​​ (The Times of Israel)​.
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The attack from Hezbollah was described as a response to Israeli airstrikes that targeted southern Lebanese villages, causing civilian casualties. These airstrikes followed the assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukur by Israel in Beirut the previous week. Hezbollah’s statement emphasized that the rocket attack was a demonstration of support for the Palestinian resistance in Gaza and a retaliation for the Israeli strikes on Lebanese villages​ (NewsBytes)​​ (The Times of Israel)​.
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In the wake of the rocket attacks, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, specifically targeting launch sites and other terrorist infrastructure in the Marjaayoun area​ (The Jerusalem Post)​.
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This escalation comes amid heightened tensions in the region following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which has further strained relations between Israel and various militant groups supported by Iran. The United States and other countries have increased their military presence in the Middle East, with the U.S. deploying additional warships and fighter jets to the region in response to potential Iranian retaliation​ (ProtoThema English)​​ (NewsBytes)​.
Countries including the U.S., UK, Canada, and others have advised their citizens to leave Lebanon due to the increasing likelihood of further conflict​ (ProtoThema English)​​ (NewsBytes)​.
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