The Lebanese Hezbollah announced that it bombed six Israeli targets in the Galilee and the occupied Kfar Shuba hills using artillery shells and Katyusha rockets. This escalation comes in the wake of ongoing violence between Lebanese factions and the Israeli army, which has intensified since October 8, 2023, following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza. The Hezbollah's recent attacks targeted key military installations, including the Sahel Battalion headquarters and various spy equipment sites, resulting in direct casualties among Israeli forces.
In response, Israeli forces have conducted air raids on southern Lebanese towns, including Shebaa and Aita al-Shaab, leading to injuries among civilians. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported injuries from these raids, highlighting the increasing toll of the conflict on both sides. Furthermore, three members of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were injured due to an explosion near their vehicle, which is under investigation.
Amidst these military operations, concerns have been raised regarding Hezbollah's potential surveillance activities, including the possibility that they photographed the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli military officials have downplayed these fears, suggesting that radar alerts may have been triggered by non-threatening sources.
Since the beginning of the conflict, the exchange of bombardments across the Blue Line has led to hundreds of casualties, predominantly among the Lebanese population. The ongoing violence reflects the broader regional tensions exacerbated by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where thousands have been killed or injured since the conflict reignited.
