Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, has reported that two of its fighters were killed in an Israeli air strike on Sunday. The attack is believed to be in retaliation for Hezbollah’s support of Hamas following the Palestinian militant group’s recent assault on Israel.
The ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has escalated in recent days, with near-daily exchanges of fire between the two sides. The Israeli strike that killed the two Hezbollah fighters comes on the heels of another attack days ago that resulted in another death, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.
Hezbollah’s involvement in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has further heightened tensions in the region. The group’s close ties to Iran have added a geopolitical dimension to the conflict, with Iran providing support and weapons to Hezbollah in their fight against Israel.
The situation remains volatile, with the potential for further escalation and bloodshed. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, as efforts to broker a ceasefire and de-escalate the conflict are underway.
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