Hezbollah launches a significant rocket attack on northern Israel, firing 320 rockets in retaliation to recent Israeli strikes. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate, threatening broader regional stability
On August 25, 2024, Hezbollah launched a barrage of 320 rockets into northern Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two sides.
The attack came as a response to Israel's recent preemptive strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, which targeted rocket launchers that were allegedly poised to attack Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) responded swiftly with airstrikes aimed at neutralizing the launch sites.
This exchange of fire has heightened fears of a broader conflict in the region, especially as both Israel and Hezbollah have sustained casualties in the recent skirmishes.
Israel has been on high alert since the killing of Hezbollah's military commander Fuad Shukr in a July airstrike on Beirut, which many analysts believe was a precursor to the current hostilities. In response, Hezbollah vowed retaliation, which materialized in the form of this large-scale rocket attack.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have reiterated Israel's commitment to defending its citizens, emphasizing that further attacks will be met with decisive action.
The situation remains volatile, with international bodies like the United Nations calling for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further escalation
