Hezbollah launched missiles from Lebanon towards Israel, escalating regional tensions. This action, occurring after U.S. and Israeli strikes, risks widening the conflict. Hezbollah, Iran's key proxy, claimed responsibility for the launch, framing it as retaliation. Israel responded with strikes within Lebanon, including in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah operatives. The IDF stated it was striking Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon in response to the attacks. Sirens sounded in northern Israel, and projectiles were intercepted with no immediate reports of injuries. The Lebanese Prime Minister condemned the rocket launches as "reckless." Israel maintains Hezbollah bears responsibility for the escalation, vowing a forceful response. The IDF is prepared for a multi-front scenario as part of Operation Roaring Lion. Israel had previously warned Hezbollah against initiating a new front.
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