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With someone at night Israel launched a ground attack against Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon The situation in the Middle East has reached a new intensity. The Israeli military spoke of “limited” attacks on targets near the border, which it said posed an immediate threat to communities in northern Israel.

of Israel The air force again bombed targets near the Lebanese capital Beirut in the evening. The situation in Lebanon is dramatic: according to Lebanese reports 100 people have died in the country in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the rockets flew back toward Israel.

Ground forces supported by air force and artillery

Israel’s military announced a few hours ago in X Limited, localized and targeted ground attacks Based on accurate intelligence information against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. These are the targets of pro-Iranian Shiite militias There was an immediate threat to Israeli communities in villages near the border and in northern Israel.

Israeli air force and artillery supported the ground forces with precision strikes on military targets in the area. The military does Everything necessary to protect the citizens of Israel and return the citizens of northern Israel to their homes.

There will be an operation parallel to the fighting in the Gaza Strip against Hamas Continued in other areas. Soldiers have been trained for this mission for the past few months. Israel wants them Enables the return of 60,000 IsraelisThey have been driven from the border areas by Hezbollah attacks for months.

Hezbollah is ready to fight

On Monday, the Islamist militia’s leadership spoke for the first time since the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and said it was ready to fight. “We know that The fight may go on for a long time and we are prepared for all possibilitiesNaim Qasim, Hezbollah’s deputy leader, said in a televised address. “If Israel decides to launch a ground attack: we are ready.” He did not say who would lead Hezbollah.

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Rockets flew into Israel early Tuesday morning. The military said in a telegram that about ten bombs were intercepted in the Meron region of northern Israel. Some fell in the open. In addition, the air defense recently intercepted a drone dozens of kilometers off the coast of central Israel, it said.

Hezbollah launched an attack near the southern border By their own account, they attacked Israeli soldiers. In the evening they were said to be walking in orchards near the border on the Israeli side. The attack also resulted in casualties on the Israeli side.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah fighters escalated It has worsened dramatically recently. The Israeli military has been carrying out massive strikes on targets in the neighboring country for days, including Hezbollah weapons depots. Hundreds of deaths and injuries were reported in Lebanon. On Friday, a targeted Israeli airstrike killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other Hezbollah fighters.

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Hizbullah is also firing back from heavy fighting Hundreds of rockets hit Israel in a matter of days. After the Gaza war broke out, the militants opened up its so-called “solidarity front” and fired thousands of rockets at Israel.

Attacks also in Beirut and Syria

Also near Beirut, the capital of Lebanon The Israeli Air Force bombed the targets again. A correspondent of the German Press Agency reported in the evening At least seven large explosions and tremors in the southern suburbs. An Israeli military spokesman had previously called on social media for residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs to leave their homes and apartments.

With an Israeli Air strike on Syrian capital Damascus Meanwhile, a media report said three people were killed. Three civilians were killed and nine wounded in attacks in several parts of the city, Syria’s state news agency reported early Tuesday, citing a military source.

Given the tense situation, the US is making changes

A ground attack was expected. According to the US government, Israel had Washington Limited military operations were reported along the Lebanese border. Israel said these were “limited operations” focused on “Hezbollah’s infrastructure near the border,” US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said. Before the Israeli ground offensive began, the Lebanese army was, according to military sources Soldiers were withdrawn from the border. Many areas in northern Israel have been declared restricted military zones.

The Pentagon announced late in the evening that it was realigning its military capabilities in the Middle East in light of the current situation. “We have them Increased readiness of additional US forces“To respond to multiple incidents,” spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said. Accordingly, troops already stationed in the Middle East will remain in action for a long time. Troops originally intended to replace them would be called in to provide further reinforcements. This is especially true of protection from the wind.

The situation in Lebanon is dramatic

Tens of thousands of Lebanese fled from their villages and towns. Many remain in the capital, Beirut. The latest escalation could bring back memories of the last war between Israel and Hezbollah 18 years ago for the country’s nearly nine million residents. The United Nations has issued an urgent warning to Israel against ground attacks.

Given the worst case scenario An Air Force plane flew the embassy staff from Beirut. According to the Foreign Office, the Bundeswehr plane had about 110 passengers. He landed in Berlin at the capital’s BER airport in the evening, a Foreign Office spokesman confirmed. Great Britain has chartered a plane for its citizens to leave the country, which is set to depart on Wednesday. (dpa)