Hezbollah Launches Rockets at Israeli Air Base in Retaliation for Lebanese Civilian Casualties
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, claimed responsibility for launching a series of rockets at the Sde Dov air base in Tel Aviv, Israel, in response to what it described as "the targeting of civilians and the massacres that the enemy carried out" in Lebanon. This marks the second operation in as many days dedicated to the group’s slain leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Friday.
According to Hezbollah, its fighters launched a "salvo of Fadi-4 rockets" at the Sde Dov air base, a disused military facility. The group cited the need to defend Lebanon and avenge the lives lost in recent attacks as the motivation behind the operation. Nasrallah, who had been the face of Hezbollah for decades, was remembered by the group as a champion of resistance against Israeli aggression.
This latest development comes amid an escalating cycle of violence in the region, with tensions running high between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military has launched several strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in recent days, prompting retaliatory attacks from the militant group.
As the conflict continues to unfold, regional powers and international organizations are scrambling to find a diplomatic solution. The United States, European Union, and other international actors have issued statements calling for restraint and an end to the violence.
With the situation still unfolding, one thing is clear: the people of Lebanon and Israel are bearing the brunt of the conflict, with civilian casualties mounting on both sides. As the international community searches for a way to bring peace to the region, it is crucial to prioritize the safety and security of all individuals affected by the conflict.