Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Intensifies Amid Strikes

Israel and Hezbollah engaged in significant military exchanges on Sunday, following a preemptive strike by Israel in response to detected threats of large-scale attacks by Hezbollah. Israeli fighter jets targeted and destroyed numerous Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah retaliated with hundreds of rockets and drones aimed at Israeli territory. The conflict resulted in the deaths of three Hezbollah fighters with no reported Israeli casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Israel's commitment to defending its citizens, while Hezbollah's actions were framed as retaliation for the assassination of their commander Fuad Shukr. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to prevent a full-scale war, with Egypt hosting talks between Israeli and Hamas officials. Both sides have confirmed that their operations have ceased for now, maintaining high alert status and indicating that the airstrikes targeted military objectives only.