Israel and Hezbollah Clash: Rockets, Airstrikes, and Rising Tensions
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, leading to a series of violent exchanges. Israel has launched 400 attacks on Lebanon, while Hezbollah has fired rockets at Israel’s Ramat David base near Haifa.
Hezbollah’s Attack
On Sunday, Hezbollah announced it had targeted Israeli military-industrial complexes north of Haifa, specifically the Rafael Electronics Company. This attack injured three people. The group claimed this was a response to the ‘pager and wireless devices massacre’ in Lebanon.
Casualties in Lebanon
Recent attacks have resulted in significant casualties in Lebanon. On Wednesday, at least 20 people were killed and over 450 injured. Additionally, explosions from pagers and walkie-talkies on Tuesday and Wednesday killed 39 people and injured nearly 3,000.
Israel’s Response
The Israeli army confirmed that more than 115 rockets were launched from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel. In response, Israel attacked Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The Israeli Defence Forces reported that many Israeli civilians had to seek refuge in bomb shelters due to the rocket attacks.
UN’s Warning
The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, warned of an ‘imminent catastrophe’ in the Middle East, emphasizing that there is no military solution to the conflict.
Recent Airstrikes
Tensions escalated further after an Israeli air attack in Beirut’s southern suburbs killed 37 people, including children and women, and injured over 60. The Lebanese Health Minister reported that 17 people are still trapped under the rubble.
Doubts Revealed
Israel -: Israel is a country in the Middle East, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
Hezbollah -: Hezbollah is a group based in Lebanon that has its own military forces and often clashes with Israel.
Rockets -: Rockets are weapons that are launched into the air and can cause explosions when they land.
Airstrikes -: Airstrikes are attacks where bombs are dropped from airplanes to hit targets on the ground.
Ramat David base -: Ramat David base is a military base in Israel where soldiers and equipment are stationed.
Haifa -: Haifa is a city in Israel, located near the Mediterranean Sea.
UN -: The UN, or United Nations, is an international organization that works to promote peace and cooperation between countries.
Bomb shelters -: Bomb shelters are safe places where people can go to protect themselves from explosions during attacks.
Catastrophe -: A catastrophe is a very bad event that causes a lot of damage and suffering.
Non-military solution -: A non-military solution means solving problems without using weapons or fighting, usually through talking and agreements.
