Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon, eliminates Hamas leader | Updates on Israel-Palestine tensions

Israel conducted a deadly air raid in Sidon, south Lebanon, killing Hamas official Samer al-Hajj. The attack also injured two civilians and sparked protests in Sidon. Israel has also targeted border towns and villages in Lebanon amid increasing regional tensions. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate for the assassination of its commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut, with Iran expected to launch its own attack against Israel. Hezbollah has engaged in clashes with Israel near the border, while tensions have escalated following the killing of Shukr. The assassination of al-Hajj could further escalate tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. Israeli strikes in Sidon, far from the border, indicate a deeper incursion into Lebanon. Hezbollah has warned that retaliation for the killing of Shukr is inevitable, and Israeli attacks in Lebanon have fueled fears of an all-out war. The killing of al-Hajj comes amid ongoing cross-border attacks, with Hezbollah targeting Israeli military bases. The situation remains tense, with both sides prepared for further escalation as the region braces for potential retaliation from Hezbollah and Iran against Israel.

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