Israel Strikes Lebanon as Conflict Escalates #

Israel conducted strikes on Lebanon overnight, hitting targets in Beirut and other areas. The attacks killed at least six people and injured several others, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.

This followed clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, marking the first direct confrontation since Israel sent soldiers across the border. Israel reported at least eight of its soldiers were killed in close-range combat.

Israeli leaders are weighing how to respond to Iran’s missile attack on Tuesday, which launched nearly 200 missiles at targets across Israel. The Israeli prime minister vowed retribution, saying Israel is engaged in “a tough war against Iran’s axis of evil.”

The Israeli military said it struck about 200 sites in Lebanon overnight, including local government offices near the border. Israel claimed to have killed 15 Hezbollah fighters in one strike.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces intensified attacks on Gaza, with strikes reported on schools, homes and an orphanage sheltering displaced civilians. Palestinian officials said dozens were killed in these attacks.

As the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana began, celebrations in Israel were muted amid the escalating conflicts. Many Israelis expressed a desire for normalcy after months of war and tension.

Israel appears to be considering a forceful response to Iran’s missile attack, potentially targeting oil production sites or military bases. However, the exact nature and timing of Israel’s retaliation remains unclear.

The situation continues to evolve rapidly as Israel faces threats on multiple fronts and weighs its next moves in an increasingly volatile region.