Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, unleashed a barrage of 140 rockets on northern Israel on Friday. This attack, confirmed by both the Israeli military and Hezbollah, came just a day after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed retaliation for an Israeli mass bombing.
The militant group claimed to have hit several military installations, including air defense bases and an armored brigade headquarters. They stated this attack was in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanese villages and homes.
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The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel has been almost constant since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 8th.
However, Friday’s rocket barrages were notably heavier than usual. This escalation follows recent attacks, widely attributed to Israel, which targeted Hezbollah’s communication devices.
Nasrallah described these attacks as a “severe blow” but vowed to continue daily strikes on Israel.
While Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement in the attacks on Hezbollah’s communications, the incidents have raised concerns that the ongoing conflict could escalate into a full-blown war.
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