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Hezbollah Strikes Nahariya: Two Dead as Conflict Escalates

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The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated dramatically, resulting in two deaths in Nahariya due to missile strikes, while Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon claimed multiple lives.


Escalating Conflict: Two Killed in Nahariya as Hezbollah Strikes Israel

In a significant escalation of hostilities, two individuals were killed in the coastal town of Nahariya, Israel, following a barrage of rockets launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon. The Israeli Ambulance Service confirmed the fatalities, while reports indicated that at least five others lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike targeting a village east of Beirut. The violence has prompted widespread alarm, with sirens sounding across northern and central Israel, including cities such as Haifa, Acre, and Tel Aviv, as residents sought shelter from the ongoing attacks.

The Israeli military reported intercepting several rockets aimed at populated areas, including a direct hit on a building in Nahariya, which was captured in video footage showing smoke and flames rising from the site. As tensions mounted, Ben Gurion Airport experienced disruptions due to the missile threats, highlighting the conflict's reach into civilian life.

Hezbollah's Counterattacks and Israeli Military Response

In response to the Israeli airstrikes, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting three Israeli settlements in northern Israel, including Kfar Blum and Kfar Yuval, using missile salvos. The group also reported successfully repelling two Israeli drones that attempted to enter Lebanese airspace. This tit-for-tat exchange has intensified fears of a broader conflict, with the Israeli army issuing evacuation orders to residents in 14 villages in southern Lebanon, urging them to move north to avoid impending strikes.

The situation remains dire, with ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon resulting in significant casualties. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported multiple fatalities from recent airstrikes, including a tragic incident in Baalshamieh, where a house inhabited by displaced families was targeted. As the conflict continues, the humanitarian crisis deepens, with over 1.4 million people displaced in Lebanon and thousands of casualties reported since the escalation began in early October 2023.

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