Hezbollah launched a series of missile strikes on key Israeli military sites near Haifa on Friday, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. The Lebanese movement targeted the “Stella Maris” naval base northwest of Haifa and the Ramat David airbase southeast of the city, in what Hezbollah claims is retaliation for recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Hezbollah Strikes Major Military Targets Near Haifa
Hezbollah’s missile strikes targeted strategic locations, including the Stella Maris naval base and Ramat David airbase, less than 24 hours apart. The group stated that these attacks were in response to alleged “attacks and massacres committed by the Israeli enemy.” Additionally, Hezbollah launched missiles at the Kiryat Shmona settlement in northern Israel.
Casualties in Ongoing Cross-Border Conflict
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have reportedly led to casualties, including three deaths in Lebanon, among them a paramedic. Areas in Lebanon hit by Israeli airstrikes include Harbata Village in Baalbek-Hermel and several towns in southern Lebanon, including Shebaa, Kfar Melki, and Kfar Tebnit.
Growing Tensions Across Borders
These latest exchanges of fire highlight the intensifying conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, with both sides sustaining and escalating strikes. The situation underscores the heightened tension along the Israel-Lebanon border, with the risk of further conflict looming as each side responds to the other’s actions.
