Hezbollah retaliation
Hezbollah Confirms Nasrallah’s Death as Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Israel
Iran has called on Muslims to unite against Israel, following the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) airstrike that killed Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Labeling Israel a "rabid dog," Iran urged support for Hezbollah as the militant group confirmed Nasrallah’s death and vowed to continue its fight against Israel. Hezbollah's statement said that their leader had "joined his fellow martyrs" and pledged to persist in their struggle, stating, "The leadership of Hezbollah pledges to continue its jihad against the enemy, supporting Gaza and Palestine, and defending Lebanon and its steadfast people."
Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire in a significant escalation
Israel has announced it carried out a series of preemptive strikes in southern Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from launching a large-scale missile and drone attack. Israel's military reported that jets destroyed thousands of missile launchers belonging to the Iran-backed armed group on Sunday morning. Hezbollah and its Amal allies said three fighters were killed.