Title: Tensions between Israel and Lebanon: a worrying escalation in the Galilee
Introduction :
On Monday morning, the Israeli occupying army announced the closure of roads in the Upper Galilee, the Upper Galilee Panhandle and adjacent areas exposed to the Lebanese border until further notice. The move follows warnings about the launch of anti-tank missiles from Lebanon. The situation between Israel and Lebanon is already tense, with exchanges of fire and recent air attacks. This article will take a closer look at this worrying escalation and its implications.
Attacks and reprisals:
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah announced it had targeted the Beit Hillel military base, east of the settlement of Kiryat Shmona, with confirmed losses. However, according to Israeli channel 12, two anti-tank missiles fell in the Beit Hillel settlement without causing any casualties. In response, Israel fired artillery on the town of Kfar Kila, accompanied by large explosions. Anti-tank missiles were also launched from Lebanon towards the towns of Doviv and Mitat in the Upper Galilee, while the Israeli army targeted several sites belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
The results :
Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on the surroundings of the towns of Aita al-Shaab, Ramia and Mays al-Jabal in southern Lebanon, damaging agricultural land and homes without causing casualties. Hezbollah said its fighters targeted the Israeli settlement of Avivim near the Lebanese border in response to repeated bombings of villages and civilian homes in southern Lebanon, as well as in solidarity with the Palestinian people in the Gaza strip. This escalation of tensions is worrying for the region and could have serious consequences.
Hezbollah’s position:
Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Naeem Qassem warned that they would continue their escalation if Israel decided to escalate its aggression against Gaza and Lebanon. He stressed that the resistance cannot accept that Lebanon remains under threat and intimidation, and that the sooner the enemy ceases its aggression, the fewer losses it will suffer. The defense of Palestine and Lebanon is an unwavering responsibility and duty for Hezbollah.
Conclusion :
The escalation of tensions between Israel and Lebanon in the Galilee is concerning and requires urgent international attention. The attacks and reprisals risk escalating into a full-scale conflict, with disastrous consequences for the region. It is essential that the parties involved exercise restraint and seek peaceful and diplomatic solutions to avoid an even more dangerous escalation. Instability in this strategic region is a source of global concern and requires diplomatic and humanitarian intervention.