Tel Aviv: Hezbollah launched a missile attack targeting Israeli troops at the Nafah Base in the Golan Heights on Friday, intensifying the already volatile situation in the Middle East. The attack comes amid broader regional tensions and follows recent military actions by the United States and the United Kingdom, which carried out airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.
According to media reports, US and UK airstrikes hit multiple locations across Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and Hodeidah airport. Al Masirah TV, operated by the Houthi movement that controls much of Yemen, and local residents confirmed the airstrikes. In parallel, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of five paramedics, escalating the offensive against Hezbollah.
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Israeli bombardments continue to focus on Hezbollah-controlled regions in Lebanon. One airstrike hit a crucial highway connecting Lebanon and Syria, closing the road near the Masnaa Border Crossing, a route used by tens of thousands of people fleeing Lebanon for Syria in recent weeks.
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Key Updates:
- US Strikes in Yemen: Houthi media reported that US strikes hit three cities, including Sanaa and the port city of Hodeidah, according to AFP, which cited Al Masirah TV.
- Hospitals Damaged in Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes damaged three hospitals in Lebanon, including Sainte Therese Hospital in Beirut and two others in southern Lebanon. Operations at these hospitals have ceased, as reported by AP.
- Large Israeli Airstrike in Beirut: Israel’s military reportedly deployed “bunker buster” bombs in south Beirut, targeting Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine. This is considered one of the largest strikes in the capital.
- Evacuations of US Citizens: US-organized flights evacuated approximately 350 Americans and their families from Lebanon. However, thousands more remain trapped amid ongoing airstrikes and limited commercial flight options.
- IDF’s Military Offensive: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that in the past four days, they have targeted over 2,000 military sites and killed 250 Hezbollah militants, including several commanders. The Israeli Air Force continues preemptive strikes based on intelligence in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah Intelligence HQ Targeted: Israel reported a successful strike on Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters overnight and is assessing the results.
- US Diplomatic Discussions: Senior US officials met with Arab American representatives to discuss aid for Americans still stranded in Lebanon.
