Israel conducted strikes targeting Hezbollah positions in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, responding to rocket fire from the Iran-backed group into northern Israel. The Israeli military stated the Hezbollah launches constituted a breach of the existing ceasefire. Lebanon’s state news agency reported two fatalities as a result of the Israeli strikes. This exchange marks a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military confirmed it had targeted sites associated with Hezbollah infrastructure. The incident raises concerns about a potential widening conflict in the region.
