A fresh wave of violence has erupted between Israel and Hezbollah, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
Israel launched an airstrike on a Hezbollah “military structure” in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of four people, according to Lebanese authorities.
Hezbollah has blamed Israel for the killings and responded with drone attacks on northern Israel, injuring two civilians.
The latest escalation follows the assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr by Israel, which blamed him for a deadly rocket attack on the Golan Heights.
In a separate incident, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran, with Iran accusing Israel of the attack.
Both Hezbollah and Iran have vowed retaliation, prompting concerns of a wider regional conflict. Several countries, including the US, have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon.
The US government is closely monitoring the situation and has initiated preparations to support Israel if necessary. The United Nations has called for de-escalation.
Meanwhile, a separate incident involving a rocket attack on a US military base in Iraq has resulted in injuries among American personnel.
The heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, coupled with the broader regional instability, have created a volatile and dangerous situation.
