4 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Hezbollah Drone Strike on Military Base
In a deadly escalation of violence, a Hezbollah drone strike killed four Israeli soldiers at a military base near Haifa on Sunday.
The strike, which targeted a training camp in Binyamina, marks one of the deadliest attacks on an Israeli base since the renewed clashes between Israel and Hezbollah began in late September. Emergency services reported that more than 60 people were wounded in the assault, with injuries ranging from mild to critical.
Rising Tensions at Israel-Lebanon Border
Israel’s military responded by expanding its bombardments in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds. The Israeli air force struck missile posts, weapons storage facilities, and other Hezbollah positions as clashes between the two forces intensified across the border. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has vowed further retaliation, warning Israel of even more devastating attacks if the strikes continue.
Hezbollah’s Retaliation and Warnings
The Iran-backed Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the drone strike, calling it a response to recent Israeli air strikes that killed at least 22 people in Beirut. In a statement, Hezbollah warned Israel that the strike on Binyamina was “nothing compared to what awaits” if Israeli aggression continues. This ongoing conflict has already caused heavy casualties on both sides, with Hezbollah launching numerous rockets and drones into Israeli territory in support of Hamas militants in Gaza.
Civilian Casualties Mount
As the violence escalates, civilian casualties continue to rise. In Gaza, Israeli air strikes targeted a school being used as a shelter, killing 15 people, including entire families. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes have intensified, with five people killed in a southern village near Nabatiyeh. The United Nations peacekeeping forces have also been caught in the crossfire, with reports of Israeli tanks entering UN positions.
As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah deepens, the region faces mounting casualties and an uncertain future, with both sides showing no signs of de-escalation.
