Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to devastate Beirut and southern Lebanon if Hezbollah opens a second front in Israel's war with Hamas.
More than 40 communities near the Lebanon-Israel border have been evacuated, with over 60,000 Israelis required to leave their homes.
The death toll in Gaza has risen to over 17,000.
The Israeli army is reviewing a strike that inadvertently harmed Lebanese troops in south Lebanon.
Tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East as Israel engages in military operations in Gaza and braces for potential conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Israeli army is currently reviewing a strike that inadvertently harmed Lebanese troops in south Lebanon, marking the first time a Lebanese army soldier has been killed during the hostilities. The Lebanese army had not previously engaged in conflict with Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning, threatening to devastate Beirut and southern Lebanon if Hezbollah opens a second front in Israel's ongoing war with Hamas. This comes as thousands of reserve soldiers have been deployed to Israel's northern border, ready for a full-scale fight. The threat of Hezbollah, a group larger and better armed than Hamas, joining the conflict is a major concern for Israel.
Meanwhile, the situation in Gaza remains dire. The death toll has risen to over 17,000 in the enclave, with intense fighting reported in key regions. The son of former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot was among those killed in northern Gaza. US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have called for humanitarian aid and access for the International Red Crescent in response to the crisis.
The escalating conflict has led to the evacuation of more than 40 communities near the Lebanon-Israel border, with over 60,000 Israelis required to leave their homes. Many Lebanese families have also fled due to the increased artillery exchanges and the risk of war. The situation remains fluid, with both sides preparing for the possibility of further escalation.
The Israeli army is reviewing a strike that harmed Lebanese troops in south Lebanon.
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon noted that this was the first Lebanese army soldier killed during the hostilities and that the Lebanese army had not engaged in conflict with Israel.