Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF investigates ‘painful’ Hezbollah drone strike
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has launched an investigation into a “painful” drone strike carried out by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The attack, which targeted an Israeli military vehicle near the border with Lebanon, has raised tensions in the region and sparked fears of a potential escalation in violence.
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a drone launched by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah targeted an Israeli military vehicle in the disputed Shebaa Farms area. The drone reportedly dropped explosives on the vehicle, causing damage but no injuries to the Israeli soldiers inside.
In response to the attack, the IDF launched a series of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military said in a statement that it holds Hezbollah responsible for the drone strike and will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israeli soldiers or civilians.
The IDF also deployed additional troops to the border area with Lebanon and Gaza, raising concerns of a potential flare-up in conflict. The Lebanese government condemned the Israeli airstrikes and called for restraint to prevent further escalation.
The drone strike comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and its adversaries in the region. In Gaza, Palestinian militants have been launching rockets at Israeli cities, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by the IDF. In recent weeks, there have been several incidents of violence along the Gaza border, leading to fears of another full-scale conflict.
The situation in Lebanon has also been volatile, with Hezbollah and Israel engaged in sporadic clashes along the border. The Lebanese militant group, backed by Iran, has been accused of carrying out attacks against Israeli targets in the past, raising concerns of a potential escalation in violence.
The IDF’s investigation into the drone strike is ongoing, as both sides exchange threats and warnings of retaliation. The international community has called for restraint and a de-escalation of tensions to prevent a further deterioration of the situation.
As the situation continues to unfold, all eyes are on the region to see how the Israeli government, Hezbollah, and other actors will respond to the latest round of violence. The fear of a wider conflict looms large, as both sides show no signs of backing down from their positions.
