Israel and Hezbollah have been at odds for decades, but the two countries have increased cross-border attacks against each other since the Gaza war began.
This week’s deadly attacks in Lebanon have both sides pointing the finger at the trigger. Hezbollah has received a big blow and is looking for a way to respond to the blows it received.
For his part, Israel’s defense minister says a “new era” of war is beginning and that “the center of gravity is moving north,” referring to the country’s border with Lebanon. Hezbollah leader says unprecedented attacks “crossed all red lines”.
How we got here
Hezbollah is part of a larger alliance of militant groups led by Iran that spans Yemen, Syria, Gaza and Iraq and has been involved in increased conflict with Israel and its allies since the war with Israel began. Hamas.
The alliance has said it will continue to strike Israeli targets as long as the war in Gaza continues, dubbed a “support front” for Palestinians in the strip, as a senior Hezbollah leader described it.
The attack on the Golan Heights and the assassination of Shukr
Assassination of a key leader: Last July, the relationship between the two sides crossed the red line. Israel held the commander, Fouad Shukr, responsible for the attack on the Golan Heights that killed 12 children. Hezbollah denied any involvement in the attack, but that did not convince Israel.
A few days later, Israel killed Fouad Soukr with a missile attack on Beirut and even issued a related announcement. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched hundreds of drones and missiles at targets in Israel in August. Israel has denied that any major targets were hit, and no evidence has been made public to refute this denial.
Displaced residents on both sides of the border
An increase in cross-border clashes and rocket attacks from both sides have forced thousands of people to flee their homes. After all, the goal set by Israel was not just random.
The return of thousands of residents to their homes in the northern part of the country is now a matter of honor for Israelis. Officials and residents from the northern region have put increasing pressure on the Israeli government about the need for return.
At the same time, more than 100,000 people have been displaced from southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
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