Rising Tensions in the Middle East: Israel Strikes, Hezbollah Retaliates

The violent exchange between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, with Hezbollah launching a drone attack in response to Israeli actions. These events follow assassinations of key figures in Lebanon and Iran, heightening fears of a full-scale war. Iran threatens Israel with severe repercussions, while retaliatory rocket fire and airstrikes continue in Gaza.

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah initiated a drone attack on northern Israel early Monday, wounding two Israeli troops and igniting a fire, according to the Israeli military.

This escalation follows recent assassinations of high-ranking Hezbollah and Hamas leaders in Lebanon and Iran, respectively. Hezbollah cited these killings as the motivation for targeting an Israeli military base.

As the regional tension grows, Iran's Revolutionary Guard leader Gen. Hossein Salami warned Israel of severe consequences for its actions. Meanwhile, retaliatory exchanges, including rocket fire from Gaza and Israeli airstrikes, continue unabated.

(With inputs from agencies.)