Israeli Airstrike Kills Four Hezbollah Fighters in Southern Lebanon, Group Retaliates with Drones

An Israeli airstrike on a car in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of four Hezbollah fighters on Thursday, according to security sources. In retaliation, the group launched explosive drones at a military base in northern Israel.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been escalating alongside the war in Gaza, has reached its highest intensity since 2006. Both sides have increased their attacks this week, raising concerns of a larger war between the well-armed adversaries.

During Thursday’s incident, four Hezbollah fighters were killed in the Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon. The civil defense team retrieved four bodies from a car that had been set on fire by the airstrike.

Hezbollah responded to the attack by launching explosive drones at an Israeli military command in northern Israel. The Israeli military confirmed the drone launches from Lebanon, causing fires in the area of Shlomi near the border. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The Israeli military intercepted two drones within Lebanese territory and conducted strikes on southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The ongoing exchanges of fire have displaced tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border, leading to calls for stronger military action against Hezbollah in northern Israel.

Hezbollah has stated that it will cease fire once the Israeli offensive in Gaza ends but is prepared to continue fighting if Israel persists in attacking Lebanon. Israel has utilized artillery, drones, and warplanes against targets in southern Lebanon, while fighters in Lebanon have launched rockets and drones into northern Israel.

The situation remains tense as both sides engage in retaliatory attacks, causing widespread displacement and raising fears of a larger conflict in the region.