Israel Braces for Retaliation Post Militant Strikes

Israel is bracing for possible retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah after senior militants Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh were killed in strikes on Beirut and Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is prepared for any scenario and will respond decisively to any aggression. The attacks follow a rocket strike by Hezbollah on the Golan Heights that killed 12 children, prompting a series of Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Hezbollah has begun relocating precision-guided missiles and preparing for potential conflict, though it claims it does not seek a full-scale war. The U.S. is urgently trying to prevent an escalation, urging Israel to avoid targeting densely populated areas in Beirut. Meanwhile, the Australian government has advised its citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating tensions.