The Israeli military has begun ground raids in villages in southern Lebanon in response to Hezbollah targeting enemy soldiers. The Israeli army conducted at least six strikes on south Beirut after warning residents to evacuate the area. Despite calls for de-escalation, Israel vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah after killing their leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Lebanese national army is repositioning troops as Hezbollah fighters are prepared for Israeli incursion. Israel informed the US of the incursions and President Biden called for a ceasefire.
Israel’s air strikes in Lebanon have killed 95 people, and the military has called for evacuations in southern Beirut. Syrian air defense systems intercepted hostile targets in Damascus, while Israel carried out ground raids near the border. The killing of Nasrallah, though significant, is not the final step in the conflict. The clashes have escalated rapidly this month, with hundreds of deaths and mass displacement of civilians on both sides. Iran’s involvement is blamed for deepening the conflict.
Despite international calls for peace, the situation remains tense. France is deploying a naval ship to Lebanon as a precaution and to potentially evacuate French citizens. Diplomacy is seen as the best path forward, as world leaders work on finding a resolution to the conflict. Gaza has also seen a decrease in Israeli air strikes, but widespread damage and casualties persist. The ongoing violence has claimed thousands of lives on both sides, with efforts underway to secure a ceasefire and release hostages.
