In a recent escalation of hostilities, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah targeted an air traffic control base in northern Israel, as disclosed by the Israeli military on Sunday. The attack, which took place on Mount Meron on Saturday, was described as “one of the most serious” by the Israeli military. Fortunately, Israeli air defenses were not compromised due to backup systems, and no Israeli soldiers were injured, though the base suffered damage.
The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has seen Hezbollah supporting Hamas, and tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have been particularly heightened after a senior Hamas leader was killed in a presumed Israeli strike in Beirut. The Israeli military chief of staff, Lt. Col. Herzi Halevi, emphasized the increasing pressure on Hezbollah, warning of the possibility of another war if the pressure does not prove effective.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Hezbollah, urging them to learn from Israel’s actions against Hamas. Netanyahu emphasized that no terrorist group is immune to Israeli responses. The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel along the Lebanese border has been ongoing since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
The United States has expressed concern about the potential for the conflict to escalate into a wider regional conflict. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Qatari and Jordanian leaders on Sunday to discuss the situation in Gaza and work towards preventing the Israel-Hamas war from spreading further. Blinken is scheduled to visit several Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank, and Egypt, with the aim of easing tensions in the region.
Blinken emphasized the risk of the conflict metastasizing, causing more insecurity and suffering, highlighting the need for diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. The situation remains delicate, with international leaders working to navigate and address the complexities of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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