**The ongoing clash between Hezbollah and Israel escalates as Hezbollah retaliates with heavy rocket fire, marking a severe uptick in violence after recent strikes claimed numerous lives in Beirut.**
**Hezbollah Launches Extensive Rocket Assault on Israel Following Deadly Strikes in Beirut**
**Hezbollah Launches Extensive Rocket Assault on Israel Following Deadly Strikes in Beirut**
**Escalating conflict sees significant cross-border exchanges after Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon led to civilian casualties.**
Hezbollah has unleashed a barrage of approximately 250 rockets into Israel, representing one of the most substantial offensives since hostility escalated in September. The Israeli military indicates that various regions, including northern and central Israel, faced impacts from the rockets, resulting in injuries and damage to numerous structures, notably in areas close to Tel Aviv.
The intense rocket fire follows a sudden Israeli airstrike on Beirut's central district that the Lebanese health ministry has reported killed at least 29 individuals. Multiple media outlets highlighted that diplomatic discussions between Israel and Lebanon might be in the works to establish a ceasefire aimed at curtailing the ongoing violence involving Hezbollah, a militia backed by Iran.
In response to the sudden bombardment from Lebanon, Israel's police confirmed that debris from the rocket attacks was observed in the vicinity of Tel Aviv. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) further detailed that one strike had devastated an area, leaving homes engulfed in flames. Additional reports cite rocket impacts in cities such as Petah Tikva, Haifa, Nahariya, and Kfar Blum.
Hezbollah acknowledged launching precise missiles targeting military sites in and around Tel Aviv, stating that this was a response to the recent Israeli actions aimed at Beirut. Meanwhile, the IDF announced the completion of strikes targeting 12 Hezbollah command centers within the Dahieh region, known to be a stronghold for the group in Beirut's southern suburbs.
The Lebanese health ministry's death toll from the Israeli airstrike reportedly increased from 20 to 29, contributing to an overall count of 84 fatalities across Lebanon from attacks on the previous Saturday. While the IDF has not disclosed details regarding the attack, it has been reported that the strikes aimed to eliminate Mohammed Haydar, a prominent Hezbollah leader.
Israel's campaign against Hezbollah appears to be intensifying, with the reported objective of facilitating the eventual return of about 60,000 residents displaced from northern Israel due to ongoing conflicts. As the violence surges, Lebanese authorities have confirmed that the toll has exceeded 3,670 deaths and over 15,400 injuries since the beginning of October 2023, with one million individuals compelled to flee their homes.
Recent reports from Israeli public broadcaster Kan indicate that Israel might be open to advancing a ceasefire proposal put forth by the United States, though officials note that some disparities in the negotiations still exist.
