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In a significant escalation, Israel has launched targeted airstrikes aimed at Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon. This development marks a new phase in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group, which has seen increased hostilities over the past weeks. The strikes are believed to be part of a broader Israeli effort to preemptively dismantle Hezbollah’s military capabilities as tensions in the region continue to flare.

According to Israeli military sources, the strikes specifically targeted key Hezbollah figures thought to be coordinating attacks against Israeli forces. Hezbollah, in turn, has vowed retaliation, raising concerns about a potential large-scale conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have placed northern Israel on high alert, warning civilians to prepare for possible rocket attacks in response.