Israeli Warplanes Strike Lebanon as Hezbollah Targets Central Israel

Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Israeli warplanes launched another round of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The strikes come in response to Hezbollah’s recent missile attacks aimed at central Israel, marking a dangerous new phase in the ongoing conflict between the two sides.

According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the airstrikes targeted key Hezbollah infrastructure, including weapons depots and military installations. This latest escalation follows a series of missile launches by Hezbollah, some of which reached central Israel, raising alarms in major cities like Tel Aviv. Though Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted many of the rockets, the increasing frequency and range of the attacks have caused growing concern among Israeli officials and civilians.

Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group backed by Iran, has vowed to continue its strikes as part of what it calls resistance against Israeli aggression. The group has also warned that its missile arsenal is more advanced and capable of reaching further into Israeli territory than ever before.

In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated Israel’s right to defend itself and promised continued military action to neutralize Hezbollah’s capabilities. “We will not allow Hezbollah to threaten our cities and citizens. Our air force will continue to dismantle their terror network,” Netanyahu said in a public statement.

The international community is watching the situation closely, with fears that the conflict could spill over into a broader regional war. U.N. officials have called for both sides to exercise restraint, but the cycle of retaliation shows no signs of slowing down.

As the situation intensifies, both Israel and Hezbollah appear committed to a prolonged conflict, putting civilians on both sides at increased risk.