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Hezbollah announced on Monday that it had carried out a successful drone strike against an Israeli military target in the Beit Hillel settlement in northern Israel. The Lebanese rebel group said the attack involved “suicide drones” targeting the “al-Sahl Battalion” and causing casualties among Israeli soldiers.
According to a Hezbollah Telegram report, the attack was carried out in retaliation for an Israeli military attack on the village of Beit Lif in southern Lebanon, which reportedly caused civilian casualties. The group claimed that the accuracy of the drone attack caused both death and injury among deployed soldiers.
This latest development is part of an ongoing firefight between Hezbollah and Israel that has intensified since the conflict began on October 7. The violence erupted after Hamas coordinated attacks on Israeli communities and military outposts, sparking a wider confrontation that brought in Hezbollah, Hamas’ main ally.
Hezbollah’s actions also reflect its continued support for Palestinian activities in Gaza, where Israeli military operations have resulted in heavy civilian casualties. The group has repeatedly said it will end attacks on Israel if a ceasefire is reached, aimed at ending the wider conflict that has killed nearly 40,000 Palestinians.
The situation remains volatile, with both sides embroiled in a protracted and destructive conflict. The international community continues to closely monitor efforts to establish a ceasefire and resolve the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The impact of Hezbollah’s recent offensive underscores rising tensions and the continuing threat of further escalation in the region.