Israel Conducts Air Strikes Against Hezbollah

On Sunday, Israel launched a significant preemptive airstrike involving around 100 jets against Hezbollah in Lebanon, claiming it was necessary to prevent an imminent attack from the militant group. This operation led to the destruction of numerous Hezbollah rocket launch sites and resulted in one Israeli soldier's death, according to military reports. In retaliation, Hezbollah fired over 320 rockets and drones into Israel, asserting the attacks were revenge for the killing of their commander, Fuad Shukr, last month. Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, emphasized that their strikes targeted military sites, not civilians, while Israel's military reported intercepting many incoming projectiles. Both sides have since paused hostilities, signaling a temporary de-escalation, although tensions remain high as talks for a ceasefire continue amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that this escalation may not be the end, further complicating the already volatile situation in the region.