Lebanon04 April, 20261 min read
Hezbollah Launches Over 1,400 Retaliatory Strikes on Israel in Four Weeks
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Hezbollah launched hundreds of rocket strikes on Israeli settlements and forces. Israeli retaliation included airstrikes in southern Lebanon and border towns.
Massive Rocket Barrage
Hezbollah conducted over 1,400 retaliatory attacks in four weeks. The group intensified strikes on populated areas including Kiryat Shmona and Metula.
Hezbollah expanded tactics to include snipers and explosives targeting Israeli forces inside Lebanon. Israeli official Miri Regev acknowledged civilian casualties in Israel had reached 70 dead.
Israeli Counterstrikes Intensify
Israel launched massive air campaigns hitting 1,200-plus targets. Israeli strikes destroyed 180 sites including power stations and bridges.
Hezbollah focused retaliations on military and government targets inside Israel. The escalation translated into growing civilian tolls across both countries.
International Reactions Diverge
Lebanon's government described Israel as an occupying force. US Congress expressed diverging views over the campaign. Reuters reported the world's five largest economies warning the US-Israel coalition.
Human Cost Mounts
The humanitarian toll mounted as Lebanon was dangerously close to food shortages. UNICEF reported 1.7 million children living under conflict-related deprivation. Approximately 3,000 people had been killed in the four-week war.