Israel and Hezbollah have intensified their conflict with a wave of pre-emptive strikes and retaliatory attacks in southern Lebanon, leading to a major escalation in tensions between the two sides. According to Israel, the military carried out strikes to thwart a planned rocket and drone attack by Hezbollah. In response, Hezbollah launched 320 rockets and drones at Israel, leading to the death of one Israeli navy soldier.
This latest round of violence comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, following the assassination of a senior commander. The US has expressed concerns over the situation and is working to prevent any further escalation, as the conflict approaches the 10-month mark with fears of a full-scale war looming.
Efforts to reach a peaceful resolution have faced setbacks, with the latest round of US-backed Gaza peace talks in Cairo failing to produce any breakthroughs. Hamas, who participated in the talks, accused Israel of backtracking on promises and rejected new conditions put forth by Israel. Israel, however, denies changing its demands since the previous round of talks in July.
The situation remains volatile as both sides continue to engage in deadly exchanges, raising concerns about the impact of the conflict on civilians in the region. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and urging all parties to exercise restraint in order to prevent further bloodshed and address the root causes of the conflict.
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