September 25th 2024.
The tension between Israel and Lebanon has escalated as Israel's army reported that Hezbollah launched around 300 rockets and other projectiles into Israel. This marks the second day of Israel's heaviest attacks on Lebanon since 2006. One of these projectiles was an explosive drone that fell in the coastal town of Atlit, south of Haifa. This was the first time that Hezbollah's rocket fire reached this region, according to the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday night. Two additional drones were launched towards the area, but thankfully they were intercepted and caused no casualties, as confirmed by Israel's rescue services.
Although most of the rockets were intercepted by Israel's aerial defense systems, some managed to cause damage. Hezbollah also confirmed the attack in a statement, stating that they had launched an aerial operation with a squadron of assault drones targeting the headquarters of Israel's special naval task unit. The goal was to strike the officers and soldiers precisely, according to the Xinhua news agency.
In some areas, the rockets or parts of interceptor missiles that fell to the ground sparked fires in the Mount Meron area of Upper Galilee. In Rosh Pina, a town in Upper Galilee, a residential home was hit and extensively damaged. Hospitals in the affected areas reported treating about 23 people, but later clarified that those treated were suffering from panic and not physical injuries.
As night fell, Israel launched a new wave of attacks in Lebanon. The Air Force conducted extensive strikes on dozens of terrorist targets belonging to Hezbollah in the Beqaa region and other areas in southern Lebanon, according to the military. Throughout the day, Israeli warplanes continued to carry out massive strikes, dismantling dozens of infrastructures where weapons were stored and destroying numerous launchers aimed at Israeli territory.
In addition to the airstrikes, Israeli ground forces also conducted an exercise simulating fighting inside Lebanon, as reported by the Israeli Defense Ministry. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant commented on the situation, stating that the series of attacks on Hezbollah's command chain, operatives, and weapons were tough. He also mentioned that Israel had successfully destroyed tens of thousands of rockets, missiles, and launchers since Monday.
However, there are still concerns about the potential for a full-scale conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with fears that other nations could also become involved. Amid the sharp escalation, the Israeli military has neither confirmed nor denied whether they plan to carry out a ground operation in Lebanon. The bombardment that began on Monday has resulted in over 550 deaths, including civilians, and more than 1,800 injuries across the country. The situation has raised alarm about the possibility of a larger conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and the potential involvement of other countries.
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