Israel has announced the deployment of additional troops to join its ground invasion into southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah terror targets. The troops are accompanied by the IAF and the 282nd Artillery Brigade. Reports indicate ongoing exchanges of fire between Israel and Lebanon, with rockets and artillery causing damage in both countries. Over 200 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Lebanon, where one million people have been displaced by Israeli airstrikes.
Hezbollah has claimed to target areas north of Israel with missiles, resulting in warning sirens in northern Israel. The Lebanese government is working to avoid communication paralysis following Israeli attacks on telecom facilities. Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 60 Palestinians, including attacks on a school sheltering displaced families. Israel has vowed retaliation after Iran launched missiles into the country, killing one person in the West Bank.
Iran’s foreign minister has warned the US against intervening in their conflict with Israel, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Iran and Hezbollah to cease their attacks. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli strike in Beirut. One million people have been displaced in Lebanon, with over 1,000 killed by Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah.
The Yemeni Houthi group has threatened to expand operations against Israel, warning US and UK ships for supporting Israel. The conflict continues to escalate, with casualties on both sides. Israel remains committed to defending itself against its enemies in the region.
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