Tensions Escalate: Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah in Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon has killed 12, heightening tensions with Hezbollah. The attack, part of intensified military actions ordered by Prime Minister Netanyahu, occurred ahead of talks in Washington. Both sides continue to retaliate, raising fears of further conflict in the region.

An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of 12 people, according to state media reports. The strike on Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley follows orders from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for intensified military actions against Hezbollah.

Late Monday's attack comes amid rising tensions, as Hezbollah continues its assaults on Israeli forces and northern towns. The militant group has been using advanced fiber-optic drones in recent weeks, reportedly hitting Israeli troops and border villages.

Israel has responded by calling up additional troops and modifying defensive guidelines for its northern areas amid fears of a full-scale war. Talks between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations are scheduled in Washington, although hopes for a ceasefire remain uncertain.