Image Credit: Al Jazeera
A surge in violence between Hezbollah and Israel unfolded in recent hours as both sides engaged in intense exchanges of fire. Hezbollah reportedly responded to Israeli strikes by launching rockets and medium-range missiles deep into Israel, with some reaching up to 50km south of the border. Israeli military sources confirmed launching around 400 attacks on Hezbollah positions across Lebanon.
Hezbollah indicated that, despite recent setbacks, including explosions affecting its communication equipment and strikes targeting leadership figures, it remains combat-ready. The group claimed that its missile capabilities, particularly Fadi 1 and Fadi 2, have yet to be neutralised, as these are stored in underground facilities not hit by Israeli air raids.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces accused Hezbollah of deliberately targeting civilian areas while claiming their strikes were aimed at Hezbollah infrastructure along the border. As part of this escalation, Hezbollah reportedly targeted Israel’s Ramat David airbase near Haifa, marking their largest exchange of fire since the onset of the Gaza war.
According to military analysts, this latest escalation signals that neither side is willing to de-escalate the conflict, with Hezbollah asserting its resilience despite sustained Israeli attacks. Both parties are locked in what seems to be a broader regional conflict, making it likely that the confrontation will continue in the coming days. While casualty figures remain unconfirmed, the intensification of hostilities has raised concerns about a larger-scale conflict erupting in the region.
As the conflict deepens, international calls for restraint are expected to grow, although neither side has shown signs of heeding such appeals.
Credit: Al Jazeera