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In a tragic development, at least five people have lost their lives due to Israeli missile strikes that targeted a convoy of tankers in Lebanon’s northeastern district of Hermel, near the border with Syria. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the strikes resulted in the deaths of three Hezbollah members and two other individuals in Hawsh al-Sayyid Ali village. The Observatory’s director, Rami Abdel Rahman, reported that five others were wounded, and two people were missing following the attacks. Syrian anti-aircraft defense systems were activated in response to the strikes.
The recent escalation followed a statement by Hezbollah, claiming to have targeted Israeli soldiers in the Manara kibbutz region in Upper Galilee, adjacent to the Lebanese border. Hezbollah stated that the attacks were in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and were retaliation for Israeli aggression in southern Lebanon. In a separate incident, Lebanese resistance fighters struck Israeli soldiers in the Yaron settlement in Western Galilee. Hezbollah has vowed to continue its retaliatory operations as long as Israeli attacks on Gaza persist.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant Palestinian casualties, with over 37,000 individuals killed in Gaza, the majority of whom are women and children. Additionally, more than 84,000 people have been injured, and large parts of Gaza have been left in ruins due to the Israeli onslaught. Hezbollah’s actions are seen as a response to the dire situation in Gaza and as a show of support for the Palestinian people. The situation remains volatile, with daily attacks and counterattacks between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters. The international community is closely monitoring the escalating tensions in the region. The full details of the recent incidents and the broader implications of the conflict are yet to unfold.
