Escalating Tensions: Hezbollah Launches Rocket Barrages at Israel Following Deadly Strikes in Beirut

Pratardan Mishra

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Israel’s military has reported ⁣that approximately 250⁢ rockets ⁣have been launched by ​Hezbollah from Lebanon, representing one of the most‍ significant assaults on Israel since‌ hostilities escalated in September.

In the ‌aftermath of⁣ these attacks, numerous individuals sustained injuries and various structures were damaged across northern ​and⁢ central regions of ⁤Israel, including‌ areas close to Tel Aviv, as confirmed by local police.

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These rocket strikes came on the heels of an ‌Israeli airstrike in central Beirut over the weekend, which resulted in⁢ a tragic loss ⁤of life; according to Lebanon’s health ministry, 29 fatalities were recorded from that‍ incident.

On Sunday,‌ multiple Israeli news outlets indicated that discussions between Israel and Lebanon were progressing towards a potential ceasefire agreement aimed at halting the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, which is backed by ‌Iran.

Following reports detailing extensive fire originating from Lebanese territory, Israeli authorities noted instances of ⁣rocket debris landing within the Tel Aviv vicinity. The⁣ Israel Defense ‌Forces ⁤(IDF) reported that one neighborhood ⁢experienced⁣ a direct ⁢hit resulting in “houses engulfed⁣ in flames and ‍devastation.”

Rockets impacted​ areas such as Petah‍ Tikva near Tel‌ Aviv and several northern locations⁤ including Haifa, Nahariya, and Kfar Blum. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting two military installations within Tel Aviv‌ and its surroundings using precision missiles—a response they had previously vowed to execute following attacks on ⁣Beirut.

Subsequently, ‍the⁢ IDF announced it had conducted strikes against 12 command centers belonging to Hezbollah ⁣located in​ Dahieh—a ⁤stronghold⁣ for the militia situated in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

The Lebanese⁤ health ministry updated its figures on⁢ Sunday regarding casualties from Saturday’s airstrike; it raised ⁤the death toll from ​an initial count of 20 to 29.‍ Overall fatalities attributed to violence throughout Lebanon reached at least 84 during this period.

While there has​ been no official⁤ comment from the IDF​ regarding Saturday’s operation specifically targeting Mohammed Haydar—an influential figure ‌within Hezbollah—Israeli media suggested this was indeed part of their strategic objective.

Israel aims through its ‌military actions against Hezbollah not only to neutralize threats ⁤but also​ facilitate the return of around 60,000 residents who have fled their homes due to ongoing assaults by ‌this militant group.

As per reports⁤ released by ‍Lebanese officials since October 2023,⁤ more than 3,670 individuals​ have lost their lives while upwards of 15,400 others have suffered ⁣injuries amid escalating violence; additionally over one million people are now displaced across Lebanon due to these conflicts.

In recent weeks leading‌ up to Sunday’s developments—Israeli forces⁤ have⁢ significantly ⁣ramped up operations against Hezbollah positions. According to information shared by public broadcaster Kan citing both Israeli and U.S. sources—the nation has reportedly signaled approval for advancing a ceasefire proposal put forth by American​ diplomats concerning negotiations with⁤ Lebanon; however some​ discrepancies still exist before any formal agreement can be reached.

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