Israel Bombs Hezbollah in Lebanon After 100 Rockets; 52 Killed

Israel bombed Hezbollah positions after the group fired rockets and drones at Israel.

“Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens Israel's military has said it has struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after the Iranian-backed Shia group said it launched rockets and drones at the Israeli city of Haifa to avenge the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei”

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Lebanon's disaster management unit reported at least 52 people killed by Israeli strikes.

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Israeli Defense Minister Katz vowed Hezbollah would pay a heavy price.

Prime Minister Salam condemned Hezbollah and announced a military ban.

Hezbollah fired approximately 100 rockets at Israel.

The Israel Defense Forces published photographs showing damage to residential buildings.

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The military reported killing five Hezbollah operatives.

The exchanges appeared coordinated with wider Iran-aligned attacks.

The conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran spilled into Lebanon.

“Response to Hezbollah attacks marks escalation in a war that started with U”

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European officials grew increasingly alarmed as attacks edged toward Europe.

The exchange was widely seen as part of a coordinated Axis of Resistance response.

Lebanon's Prime Minister announced the government would ban Hezbollah’s military activities.

The decision followed Hezbollah's unprecedented foray into the wider conflict.

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Washington welcomed the announcement and extended humanitarian support.