Hezbollah Rockets Target Israel Amid Rising Tensions

Hezbollah launched over 320 rockets and drones against Israel in a retaliation for the assassination of its senior commander, Fuad Shukr, as Israel's cabinet convened to discuss their response. The episode adds to the ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel, and potentially, other regional powers.

Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones against Israel on Sunday, retaliating against the assassination of senior commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month. Israel's military claimed to have thwarted a larger assault through pre-emptive strikes.

The violence marks one of the most significant exchanges of fire since hostilities erupted in parallel with Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. Israeli forces targeted more than 40 Hezbollah launch sites, causing substantial destruction in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah's barrage, which hit 11 military targets in Israel, represented the 'first phase' of their response. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged a strong defensive response. Both sides appear headed for further escalation, with international implications involving the U.S. and Iran.