Lebanon's Hezbollah announced early Thursday it launched rocket attacks on northern Israel, accusing Israeli forces of violating a ceasefire agreement. The group stated it had adhered to the truce but claimed Israel failed to reciprocate, vowing to continue military responses until "aggression against our country and people ceases."
The escalation follows Wednesday's large-scale Israeli military operation across Lebanon – described by the IDF as its most extensive coordinated strike since the start of Operation Roaring Lion. Israeli forces reported targeting over 100 Hezbollah command centers and military installations in what analysts describe as a significant intensification of cross-border hostilities.
Regional observers note the latest exchanges mark a dangerous deterioration in stability, with diplomatic efforts to contain the conflict facing renewed challenges. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has called for immediate de-escalation, while global energy markets monitor potential impacts on Mediterranean oil and gas infrastructure.
