Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, launched over 50 rockets targeting private homes in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. This attack followed a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State and mediators from Egypt and Qatar to negotiate a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Hamas rejected a proposed agreement, citing new conditions from Israel. In response, Hezbollah launched the attack in Golan Heights, claiming retaliation for an Israeli strike in Lebanon that resulted in casualties.
First responders treated a man injured in the attack, while firefighters prevented a larger disaster by containing a house fire caused by the rockets. The escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in numerous casualties on both sides, with over 500 deaths in Lebanon and dozens in Israel.
Israel, which captured the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967 and later annexed it, considers the region crucial for its security. The U.S. is the only country recognizing Israel's annexation, while the international community views the Golan Heights as occupied Syrian territory.
Meanwhile, Israel's Defense Minister announced a shift in military focus from Gaza to the Lebanon border, where tensions with Hezbollah have intensified. Recent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have raised concerns of a wider conflict in the region, with both sides exchanging fire and causing casualties.
Hezbollah's attacks on Israel have prompted retaliatory strikes, leading to further destruction and loss of life. The situation remains volatile, with the risk of a broader conflict looming as both sides continue to engage in hostilities.
