The Middle East crisis deepened as Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon resulted in at least a dozen deaths, including a Lebanese armed forces soldier, according to local media. Hezbollah claimed several drone and rocket attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and northern Israel.
Escalating Violence
- Hezbollah launched multiple attacks on Israeli soldiers and tanks that crossed the Litani river into the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah near Nabatieh.
- A dozen people killed in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.
- A Lebanese armed forces soldier was among those killed.
Israeli Response The Israeli military reported a soldier was killed in a Hezbollah drone attack in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon, with two other soldiers injured in the incident.
Regional Tensions The violence occurs amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran, with US President Donald Trump warning he may have to "finish the job" as the two countries trade strikes. Trump also issued a threat to Oman, saying the ally would be at risk if it did not "behave just like everybody else."
Sources:
- The Guardian World: Middle East crisis live: Iran says Trump’s threats to ‘blow up’ Oman ‘dangerous and bullying’
- The Guardian World: Middle East crisis live: Iran official condemns Trump threat to ‘blow up’ Oman
- The Guardian World: Middle East crisis live: Trump warns he may have to ‘finish job’ as US and Iran trade strikes