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Conflict in Lebanon: Israel attacks Hezbollah positions with air strikes
The Israeli army attacks Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. The background and effects of the conflict in the Middle East are analyzed.
Conflict in Lebanon: Israel attacks Hezbollah positions with air strikes
Tensions between Israel and pro-Iranian Hezbollah in Lebanon are reaching new heights! According to the Israeli army, several Hezbollah positions were attacked on Thursday. These airstrikes targeted military installations in the eastern Bekaa region, including an underground facility and rocket launcher sites in southern Lebanon. As part of this operation, targeted bombings on strategic points near Yanta and Taraiyya were combined with at least four rocket attacks on Nabatiya, according to the news portal oe24.at reported. Despite the intense attacks, there were initially no reports of injuries or fatalities.
Hezbollah has emerged as a major player during the conflict in Gaza, which began with Hamas' massive attack on October 7, 2023. Following the outbreak of violent clashes, Israel's military operations in Lebanon intensified significantly. According to Editorial Network Germany (RND), Hezbollah is recognized as the most powerful non-state military organization in the world, with an arsenal of an estimated 130,000 to 150,000 missiles, making it a threat to the entire Middle East. Experts warn that a possible war between Israel and Hezbollah could have disastrous consequences, given its ability to challenge even Israel's most powerful air defense systems.
Ceasefire for now?
On November 27, a ceasefire came into effect, providing for the withdrawal of Hezbollah towards the Litani River and the disarmament of its military bases. But the situation remains tense: Israel remains stationed in five checkpoints in Lebanon as the Lebanese army is unable to disarm Hezbollah, further destabilizing the fragile situation. Experts like Riad Kahwaji emphasize that Hezbollah is not only a military force, but also has political influence in Lebanon that threatens the stability of the entire country. This shows the existing interconnectedness between Hezbollah, Iran and other regional actors, which further increases regional security risks. Loud RND These tensions could only be defused through diplomatic efforts.