Israel Intensifies Strikes in Lebanon Conflict

Israel intensified its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon after suffering significant casualties, including the deaths of eight soldiers. On October 3, airstrikes targeted southern Beirut, killing at least six people and injuring several others, marking the closest an Israeli strike has approached the city center during this conflict. The Israeli military reported the elimination of 15 Hezbollah militants in an airstrike on Bint Jbeil, while Iran's missile attack on Israel added to escalating tensions in the region. The conflict has led to nearly 1,900 casualties and over 9,000 injuries in Lebanon, raising concerns of a broader Middle Eastern war. Amidst this turmoil, the U.S. has evacuated citizens from Lebanon and urged Israel to respond proportionally to Iranian provocations. The ongoing violence highlights the precarious situation in the region, with fears that an escalation could draw in major powers like the U.S. and Iran.