Israel has claimed responsibility for targeting a high-ranking Hezbollah leader in strikes carried out in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The strikes come amid growing tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
The Israeli military confirmed that the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah operatives who were planning attacks against Israel. The Hezbollah leader targeted in the strikes was identified as Ali Mohammed Younes, who was said to be overseeing a secret weapons project.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the strikes were part of efforts to prevent Hezbollah from obtaining advanced weapons that could pose a threat to Israel’s security. He also warned that Israel would continue to take action against any hostile activity directed at its territory.
The Lebanese government condemned the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty and called on the international community to intervene. The Lebanese Foreign Ministry stated that the strikes were a dangerous escalation that could lead to a wider conflict in the region.
Hezbollah, for its part, has vowed to retaliate against Israel for the strikes. The group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, condemned the attacks and warned that Hezbollah would respond in a way that would not endanger Lebanese civilians.
The situation remains tense as Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange threats and accusations. The strikes on Beirut have raised fears of a new conflict erupting in the region, which has already been plagued by violence and instability.
As the situation develops, the international community will be closely monitoring the actions of both Israel and Hezbollah to prevent an escalation that could further destabilize the Middle East.
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