Hezbollah and its Palestinian ally Hamas said they launched rocket barrages at Israeli positions Saturday (Jul 20) to avenge a strike that injured civilians in south Lebanon and the Gaza war toll.

Hezbollah has traded near-daily fire with Israeli forces in support of Hamas since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on southern Israel triggered war in the Gaza Strip.

Earlier Saturday, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said Syrian nationals, including children, had been injured after an "enemy drone targeted an empty four-wheel drive" near their tent, less than four kilometres from the border.

Doctor Mouenes Kalakesh who heads the Marjayoun government hospital said a woman and her three children, two of them minors, had been admitted for shrapnel injuries after the strike outside Burj al-Muluk.

Among them was an 11-year-old boy in critical condition after he sustained shrapnel injuries and a head wound, Kalakesh told AFP.

Hezbollah said it launched "dozens of Katyusha rockets" on Dafna, an area in Israel's north that the group said it was targeting for the first time, "in response to the attack on civilians".

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On Wednesday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had warned his Iran-backed group would hit new targets in Israel if more civilians were killed in Israeli strikes.

Later Saturday, Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, said they fired a rocket salvo from south Lebanon towards an Israeli military position in the Upper Galilee "in response to the Zionist massacres against civilians in the Gaza Strip".

The Israeli army said a total of 45 "projectiles" had been fired from Lebanon Saturday afternoon, towards the occupied Golan Heights and the Galilee, reporting no casualties.

The army said it struck "the launcher... in southern Lebanon from which the projectiles were launched toward the Golan Heights," also targeting "an additional Hezbollah launcher".

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On Thursday, Israeli strikes killed at least five people, including the commander of a Hamas-allied group in Lebanon, militant groups and a security source said.

On Tuesday, Lebanese official media said separate Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed five Syrians, three of them children, with Hezbollah announcing rocket fire at Israel in retaliation.

The violence since October has killed at least 515 people in Lebanon, according to an AFP tally.&nbsp;

Most of the dead have been fighters, but they have included at least 104 civilians.

On the Israeli side, 18 soldiers and 13 civilians have been killed, according to Israeli authorities.

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Hezbollah and its Palestinian ally Hamas said they launched rocket barrages at Israeli positions Saturday (Jul 20) to avenge a strike that injured civilians in south Lebanon and the Gaza war toll.

Hezbollah and its Palestinian ally Hamas said they launched rocket barrages at Israeli positions Saturday (Jul 20) to avenge a strike that injured civilians in south Lebanon and the Gaza war toll. Hezbollah has traded near-daily fire with Israeli forces in support of Hamas since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on southern Israel triggered war in the Gaza Strip. Earlier Saturday, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said Syrian nationals, including children, had been injured after an "enemy drone targeted an empty four-wheel drive" near their tent, less than four kilometres from the border. Doctor Mouenes Kalakesh who heads the Marjayoun government hospital said a woman and her three children, two of them minors, had been admitted for shrapnel injuries after the strike outside Burj al-Muluk. Among them was an 11-year-old boy in critical condition after he sustained shrapnel injuries and a head wound, Kalakesh told AFP. Hezbollah said it launched "dozens of Katyusha rockets" on Dafna, an area in Israel's north that the group said it was targeting for the first time, "in response to the attack on civilians". Watch | Israel-Hezbollah Tensions: 100 rockets target Northern Israel × On Wednesday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had warned his Iran-backed group would hit new targets in Israel if more civilians were killed in Israeli strikes. Later Saturday, Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, said they fired a rocket salvo from south Lebanon towards an Israeli military position in the Upper Galilee "in response to the Zionist massacres against civilians in the Gaza Strip". The Israeli army said a total of 45 "projectiles" had been fired from Lebanon Saturday afternoon, towards the occupied Golan Heights and the Galilee, reporting no casualties. The army said it struck "the launcher... in southern Lebanon from which the projectiles were launched toward the Golan Heights," also targeting "an additional Hezbollah launcher". Also read | Israel: Explosion rocks Tel Aviv amid rising tensions between Hezbollah and Hamas On Thursday, Israeli strikes killed at least five people, including the commander of a Hamas-allied group in Lebanon, militant groups and a security source said. On Tuesday, Lebanese official media said separate Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed five Syrians, three of them children, with Hezbollah announcing rocket fire at Israel in retaliation. The violence since October has killed at least 515 people in Lebanon, according to an AFP tally. Most of the dead have been fighters, but they have included at least 104 civilians. On the Israeli side, 18 soldiers and 13 civilians have been killed, according to Israeli authorities. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Amid rising Israel-Hezbollah tensions, around 100 rockets reportedly targeted different areas of Northern Israel. Molly Gambhir getting you the complete story.

Israel-Hezbollah Tensions: 100 rockets target Northern Israel

Lebanon Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets on Israel on Tuesday while the group has claimed responsibility for the assault they said it comes in retaliation to Israeli strikes that killed five people including three children in southern Lebanon.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: At least 80 Hezbollah rockets strike Northern Israel

Hezbollah released a 10-minute surveillance video of Israeli spy base this week. The group says it will abide by Hamas' decision to attain a ceasefire in Gaza. Watch how Golan heights has become an area of contention between Hezbollah & Israeli forces.

Hezbollah chief says we don't fear war

Israel police said that two people have been killed by rocket fire in Golan Heights. This came in Lebanese militant group retaliation after former bodyguard of its leader was killed in the Israeli strike.

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Head of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday that his group would cease its cross-border attacks on Israel if a ceasefire was reached between Israel and&nbsp;Hamas, and that his group would recognise Hamas, the Palestinian ally's decision on Gaza truce negotiations.

Israel's retaliatory attack after Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack sparked hostilities in the Gaza Strip, and Hezbollah has exchanged nearly daily fire with Israeli forces in support of Hamas, raising fears of a full-fledged conflict.

Nasrallah stated, "Hamas is negotiating... on behalf of the whole axis of resistance," referring to regional pro-Iran forces opposing Israel and the US.

"Whatever Hamas accepts, everyone accepts and is satisfied with," he said.&nbsp;

"We do not ask (Hamas) to coordinate with us because the battle in the first instance is theirs," he added.

Nasrallah's statement comes days after meeting with a Hamas delegation led by Foreign Relations Chief Khalil al-Hayya, and just before talks to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal were about to start in Qatar on the Gaza war, which is currently in its tenth month.&nbsp;

Hamas has signalled that it may remove its demand for a "complete" ceasefire, which Israel has consistently rejected, as a prerequisite for starting truce talks.

"If a ceasefire is reached, and we all hope for that... our front will cease-fire without any discussion," Hezbollah supremo said.&nbsp;

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"That is a commitment because it is a support front and we have been clear (about this) from the start," he added.

"We will never allow any attack that the Israeli enemy might carry out against Lebanon (even) if there is a ceasefire in Gaza," Nasrallah added.

"We will continue fighting and doing everything necessary to bring about the desired result" in our fight against Hezbollah, "even if there is a ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday.

According to an AFP count, since October, cross-border conflict in Lebanon has claimed the lives of around 500 individuals, the majority of them were combatants but also included 95 civilians.

According to the officials, at least 29 persons have died on the Israeli side, most of them were soldiers.

(With inputs from agencies)

Head of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday that his group would cease its cross-border attacks on Israel if a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hamas, and that his group would recognise Hamas, the Palestinian ally's decision on Gaza truce negotiations.

Head of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday that his group would cease its cross-border attacks on Israel if a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hamas, and that his group would recognise Hamas, the Palestinian ally's decision on Gaza truce negotiations. Israel's retaliatory attack after Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack sparked hostilities in the Gaza Strip, and Hezbollah has exchanged nearly daily fire with Israeli forces in support of Hamas, raising fears of a full-fledged conflict. Nasrallah stated, "Hamas is negotiating... on behalf of the whole axis of resistance," referring to regional pro-Iran forces opposing Israel and the US. "Whatever Hamas accepts, everyone accepts and is satisfied with," he said. "We do not ask (Hamas) to coordinate with us because the battle in the first instance is theirs," he added. Nasrallah's statement comes days after meeting with a Hamas delegation led by Foreign Relations Chief Khalil al-Hayya, and just before talks to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal were about to start in Qatar on the Gaza war, which is currently in its tenth month. Hamas has signalled that it may remove its demand for a "complete" ceasefire, which Israel has consistently rejected, as a prerequisite for starting truce talks. "If a ceasefire is reached, and we all hope for that... our front will cease-fire without any discussion," Hezbollah supremo said. Also read: Israel military orders Gaza City residents to leave, intensifies operations "That is a commitment because it is a support front and we have been clear (about this) from the start," he added. "We will never allow any attack that the Israeli enemy might carry out against Lebanon (even) if there is a ceasefire in Gaza," Nasrallah added. "We will continue fighting and doing everything necessary to bring about the desired result" in our fight against Hezbollah, "even if there is a ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday. According to an AFP count, since October, cross-border conflict in Lebanon has claimed the lives of around 500 individuals, the majority of them were combatants but also included 95 civilians. According to the officials, at least 29 persons have died on the Israeli side, most of them were soldiers. (With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah poised to halt cross-border attacks if Gaza truce achieved, says chief Nasrallah

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Hezbollah releases Golan heights video; shows surveillance on 17 Israeli military sites

Hezbollah carried out its largest air operation, deploying explosive drones against a mountaintop Israeli military intelligence base in the annexed Golan Heights.

Hezbollah, an Iran-backed ally of Hamas, has exchanged almost daily fire with Israeli forces since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel sparked war in the Gaza Strip.

Announcing the largest operation carried out by its aerial forces, Hezbollah said in a statement on Sunday&nbsp;(July 7) that its fighters sent multiple, successive squadrons of drones to target the reconnaissance centre" on Mount Hermon.

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Attacks and rhetoric have intensified in recent weeks, raising fears of an all-out conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, who last went to war in 2006.

The Lebanese movement stated that the drone attack was part of its "response" to the killing of an operative in a strike on Saturday (July 6), deep into eastern Lebanon, approximately 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the border.

The Mount Hermon attack targeted intelligence systems, "destroying them and starting a major fire", Hezbollah said.

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It is worth mentioning that Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967 and later captured it in a move largely unrecognised by the international community.

The Israeli strike on Saturday killed "a key operative in Hezbollah's Aerial Defence Unit", the military&nbsp;said in a statement.

However, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated in a video from Mount Hermon that even if there is a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel will continue fighting and doing everything necessary to achieve the desired result in the campaign against Hezbollah.

The cross-border violence has killed at least 497 people in Lebanon, mostly fighters but also including 95 civilians, according to an AFP tally.

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While on the Israeli side, at least 16 soldiers and 11 civilians have been killed, according to the authorities.

Tens of thousands of residents have been displaced from the border areas in both southern Lebanon and northern Israel.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah carried out its largest air operation, deploying explosive drones against a mountaintop Israeli military intelligence base in the annexed Golan Heights.

Hezbollah carried out its largest air operation, deploying explosive drones against a mountaintop Israeli military intelligence base in the annexed Golan Heights. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed ally of Hamas, has exchanged almost daily fire with Israeli forces since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel sparked war in the Gaza Strip. Announcing the largest operation carried out by its aerial forces, Hezbollah said in a statement on Sunday (July 7) that its fighters sent multiple, successive squadrons of drones to target the reconnaissance centre" on Mount Hermon. × Attacks and rhetoric have intensified in recent weeks, raising fears of an all-out conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, who last went to war in 2006. The Lebanese movement stated that the drone attack was part of its "response" to the killing of an operative in a strike on Saturday (July 6), deep into eastern Lebanon, approximately 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the border. The Mount Hermon attack targeted intelligence systems, "destroying them and starting a major fire", Hezbollah said. Also read: US to permanently dismantle ‘aid pier’ after successive failures: Report It is worth mentioning that Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967 and later captured it in a move largely unrecognised by the international community. The Israeli strike on Saturday killed "a key operative in Hezbollah's Aerial Defence Unit", the military said in a statement. However, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated in a video from Mount Hermon that even if there is a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel will continue fighting and doing everything necessary to achieve the desired result in the campaign against Hezbollah. The cross-border violence has killed at least 497 people in Lebanon, mostly fighters but also including 95 civilians, according to an AFP tally. Also read: Israeli Army, Hamas in UN list of offenders committing violations While on the Israeli side, at least 16 soldiers and 11 civilians have been killed, according to the authorities. Tens of thousands of residents have been displaced from the border areas in both southern Lebanon and northern Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hezbollah releases video of Golan Heights attack, fires dozens of Katyusha rockets

Sirens rang out in Northern Israel on Sunday warning the residents of incoming rocket barrage from Lebanon. Israeli military said the Lebanese Hezbollah group fired two large projectiles into Northern Israel. Watch in for more details!

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Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Hezbollah launches scores of rockets after killing of commander

The Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful Lebanese group welcomed the step, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

A&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;delegation headed by the group's deputy leader Khalil Al-Hayya briefed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah about the latest developments at a meeting in Beirut, the sources said.

Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement earlier that Nasrallah and Hayya had discussed the latest developments in negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Hezbollah and Israel have been trading fire for nearly nine months in hostilities that have played out in parallel to the Gaza conflict, raising fears of an all-out war between the heavily armed adversaries.

Hezbollah has said its campaign of rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel has aimed to support Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.

One of the sources, a Hezbollah official, told Reuters that the group would cease fire as soon as any Gaza ceasefire agreement takes effect, echoing previous statements from the group. "If there is a Gaza agreement, then from zero hour there will be a ceasefire in Lebanon," the official said.

The Hezbollah statement said Nasrallah received&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed "the latest security and political developments" in the Gaza Strip.

"They also discussed the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations these days, their atmosphere, and the proposals presented to reach an end to the treacherous aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip," the statement said.

A senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday that&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;had made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, expressing hope that it would lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday he would send a delegation to resume negotiations, and an Israeli official said his country's team would be led by the head of the Mossad intelligence agency. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The Palestinian militant group Hamas informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful Lebanese group welcomed the step, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

The Palestinian militant group Hamas informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful Lebanese group welcomed the step, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. A Hamas delegation headed by the group's deputy leader Khalil Al-Hayya briefed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah about the latest developments at a meeting in Beirut, the sources said. Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement earlier that Nasrallah and Hayya had discussed the latest developments in negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hezbollah and Israel have been trading fire for nearly nine months in hostilities that have played out in parallel to the Gaza conflict, raising fears of an all-out war between the heavily armed adversaries. Hezbollah has said its campaign of rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel has aimed to support Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza. One of the sources, a Hezbollah official, told Reuters that the group would cease fire as soon as any Gaza ceasefire agreement takes effect, echoing previous statements from the group. "If there is a Gaza agreement, then from zero hour there will be a ceasefire in Lebanon," the official said. The Hezbollah statement said Nasrallah received Hamas deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed "the latest security and political developments" in the Gaza Strip. "They also discussed the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations these days, their atmosphere, and the proposals presented to reach an end to the treacherous aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip," the statement said. A senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday that Hamas had made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, expressing hope that it would lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday he would send a delegation to resume negotiations, and an Israeli official said his country's team would be led by the head of the Mossad intelligence agency. (With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah gets briefed by Hamas on ceasefire proposal, welcomes step, say sources

Israeli military says it is ready to fight Hezbollah if the need arises. Hezbollah on the other hand says, the only path to de-escalation is truce in Gaza. We break down what is happening at Israel-Lebanon border.

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Lebanon's Hezbollah launched a big rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday (Jul 4), with Israel claiming that a reservist officer was killed in the Golan Heights.&nbsp;

The major rocket and drone attack on northern Israel by the militant Iran-backed group was apparently in response to the killing of a senior commander a day earlier.&nbsp;

The cross-border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel started after the Gaza war. It has been escalating since and getting worse for months, amid&nbsp;fears of a full-scale war.&nbsp;

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Hezbollah, in a statement, said it launched "explosive drones" at eight Israeli military positions&nbsp;"as part of the response to the attack and the assassination carried out by the enemy" in southern Lebanon's Tyre area on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The group further added that its fighters "carried out an aerial attack with a squadron of explosive drones" targeting Israeli bases across the border area including in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights.&nbsp;

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the Iron Dome took down several of the missiles and fighter jets. It added that ground-based air defence systems intercepted the majority of the drones.&nbsp;

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In a report, the Times of Israel reported that the soldier who died was hit by one of the rockets that struck the Golan Heights. The report revealed his identity as Maj. (res.) Itay Galea, 38, a deputy company commander in the Yiftah Reserve Armored Brigade's 8679th unit, from Ramat Gan.&nbsp;

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<h2>Israel's retaliation&nbsp;</h2>

In retaliation, the IDF said it was carrying out waves of airstrikes in southern Lebanon that comprised some 200 rockets and 20 explosive-laden drones.&nbsp;

The Israeli military said on Thursday that it hit targets in south Lebanon. In a statement, the military said that Israeli forces were "striking launch posts in southern Lebanon" after "numerous projectiles and suspicious aerial targets crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory".

Most were intercepted and "fires broke out in a number of areas in northern Israel", it added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Lebanon's Hezbollah launched a big rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday (Jul 4), with Israel claiming that a reservist officer was killed in the Golan Heights.

Lebanon's Hezbollah launched a big rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday (Jul 4), with Israel claiming that a reservist officer was killed in the Golan Heights. The major rocket and drone attack on northern Israel by the militant Iran-backed group was apparently in response to the killing of a senior commander a day earlier. The cross-border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel started after the Gaza war. It has been escalating since and getting worse for months, amid fears of a full-scale war. Also read: Vladimir Putin believes Donald Trump is sincere about ending Ukraine war Hezbollah, in a statement, said it launched "explosive drones" at eight Israeli military positions "as part of the response to the attack and the assassination carried out by the enemy" in southern Lebanon's Tyre area on Wednesday. The group further added that its fighters "carried out an aerial attack with a squadron of explosive drones" targeting Israeli bases across the border area including in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the Iron Dome took down several of the missiles and fighter jets. It added that ground-based air defence systems intercepted the majority of the drones. Also read: Israel approves three wildcat settlement outposts in West Bank: Watchdog In a report, the Times of Israel reported that the soldier who died was hit by one of the rockets that struck the Golan Heights. The report revealed his identity as Maj. (res.) Itay Galea, 38, a deputy company commander in the Yiftah Reserve Armored Brigade's 8679th unit, from Ramat Gan. Watch: Gravitas: Has Netanyahu lost the war? Gaza ceasefire 'within reach' yet bombing continues × Israel's retaliation In retaliation, the IDF said it was carrying out waves of airstrikes in southern Lebanon that comprised some 200 rockets and 20 explosive-laden drones. The Israeli military said on Thursday that it hit targets in south Lebanon. In a statement, the military said that Israeli forces were "striking launch posts in southern Lebanon" after "numerous projectiles and suspicious aerial targets crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory". Most were intercepted and "fires broke out in a number of areas in northern Israel", it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Lebanon's Hezbollah launched 'explosive drones' at Israeli army positions in major attack

Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it launched more than 200 rockets and drones targeting Israeli military positions in response to a strike that killed a senior commander of the armed group. Watch in for more details!

Israel vs Hezbollah Conflict: Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets, explosive drones at Israel

Lebanon-based and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah claimed it fired more than 100 rockets at Israeli positions on Wednesday (July 3) in purported retaliation for a strike that killed a senior commander in Lebanon. The Hezbollah commander's killing is second of its kind in recent weeks.

Hezbollah has been continuously upping its ante with cross-border fire towards Israel after its Palestinian ally Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7 last year that triggered larger war in Gaza.&nbsp;

But the potential of spillover of the conflict amid rampant trading of crossfire has raised fears of an all-out war.

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"A Hezbollah commander responsible for one of three sectors in south Lebanon was killed" in an "Israeli strike on a car in Tyre", a source close to the group was quoted as saying by news agency AFP.

The Iran-backed group said that "commander Mohammed Naameh Nasser", also known as "Hajj Abu Naameh" had been killed, and also announced the death of a second fighter.

The Israeli army said in a statement that it "eliminated" Nasser, saying he was "the commander of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation's Aziz Unit which is responsible for firing from southwestern Lebanon at Israeli territory".

In a statement, Hezbollah said that "as part of the response to the attack and assassination that the enemy carried out" in south Lebanon's Tyre, its fighters attacked two positions in the Israeli-annexed Syrian Golan Heights "with 100 Katyusha rockets".

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The militant group also claimed another retaliatory attack with "Falaq rockets" on a base in northern Israel.

An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed that about 100 rocket launches had been made towards Israel from Lebanon.

The Israeli army statement Wednesday said that Nasser and Abdallah "served as two of the most significant Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon".

According to the AFP, the cross-border violence has killed at least 495 people in Lebanon, most of them the men affiliated to Hezbollah but the deceased also included 95 civilians. Israeli authorities say at least 15 soldiers and 11 civilians have been killed.

(With inputs from agencies)

Lebanon-based and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah claimed it fired more than 100 rockets at Israeli positions on Wednesday (July 3) in purported retaliation for a strike that killed a senior commander in Lebanon.

Lebanon-based and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah claimed it fired more than 100 rockets at Israeli positions on Wednesday (July 3) in purported retaliation for a strike that killed a senior commander in Lebanon. The Hezbollah commander's killing is second of its kind in recent weeks. Hezbollah has been continuously upping its ante with cross-border fire towards Israel after its Palestinian ally Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7 last year that triggered larger war in Gaza. But the potential of spillover of the conflict amid rampant trading of crossfire has raised fears of an all-out war. Also read | Video: Israel releases footage of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon "A Hezbollah commander responsible for one of three sectors in south Lebanon was killed" in an "Israeli strike on a car in Tyre", a source close to the group was quoted as saying by news agency AFP. The Iran-backed group said that "commander Mohammed Naameh Nasser", also known as "Hajj Abu Naameh" had been killed, and also announced the death of a second fighter. The Israeli army said in a statement that it "eliminated" Nasser, saying he was "the commander of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation's Aziz Unit which is responsible for firing from southwestern Lebanon at Israeli territory". In a statement, Hezbollah said that "as part of the response to the attack and assassination that the enemy carried out" in south Lebanon's Tyre, its fighters attacked two positions in the Israeli-annexed Syrian Golan Heights "with 100 Katyusha rockets". Also watch | Gravitas: Israeli invasion of Lebanon inevitable? Conflict with Hezbollah edging toward all-out war? × The militant group also claimed another retaliatory attack with "Falaq rockets" on a base in northern Israel. An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed that about 100 rocket launches had been made towards Israel from Lebanon. The Israeli army statement Wednesday said that Nasser and Abdallah "served as two of the most significant Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon". According to the AFP, the cross-border violence has killed at least 495 people in Lebanon, most of them the men affiliated to Hezbollah but the deceased also included 95 civilians. Israeli authorities say at least 15 soldiers and 11 civilians have been killed. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli military claimed that they struck a site in southern Lebanon that was used by Hezbollah operatives on Sunday (June 30). In one incident, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that a Hezbollah member was seen entering a building in the town of Houla that was struck by an Israeli airstrike shortly after other operatives gathered.&nbsp;

The IDF added that in a separate attack, a Hezbollah operative was spotted inside a building used by Hezbollah in Kafr Kila, which too was struck.

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Earlier, Iran-backed Hezbollah said it fired 'dozens'&nbsp;of rockets on Thursday (June 27) at a military base in northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

Fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah have gone up in recent weeks amid intensifying threats between the two sides who trade regular cross-border fire since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 that consequently sparked an all-out war in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

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Hamas ally Hezbollah said that "in response to the enemy attacks that targeted the city of Nabatiyeh and village of Sohmor", its fighters bombed "the main air and missile defence base of the (Israeli) northern area command... with dozens of Katyusha rockets".

The Israeli military had said in a statement that "approximately 35 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon".&nbsp;

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Air defences "successfully intercepted most of the launches. No injuries were reported," it added.

Meanwhile, Iran on Saturday (June 29) warned that "all Resistance Fronts", a grouping of Iran and its regional allies, would confront Israel if it attacks Lebanon.

In a post on social media platform X, the Iranian mission said it "deems as psychological warfare the Zionist regime's propaganda about intending to attack Lebanon".

But, it added, "Should it embark on full-scale military aggression, an obliterating war will ensue. All options, incl. the full involvement of all Resistance Fronts, are on the table."

Iran, which backs Hamas, has praised the Oct 7 attack as a success but has denied any involvement.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Israeli military claimed that they struck a site in southern Lebanon that was used by Hezbollah operatives on Sunday (June 30). In one incident, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that a Hezbollah member was seen entering a building in the town of Houla that was struck by an Israeli airstrike shortly after other operatives gathered.

Israeli military claimed that they struck a site in southern Lebanon that was used by Hezbollah operatives on Sunday (June 30). In one incident, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that a Hezbollah member was seen entering a building in the town of Houla that was struck by an Israeli airstrike shortly after other operatives gathered. The IDF added that in a separate attack, a Hezbollah operative was spotted inside a building used by Hezbollah in Kafr Kila, which too was struck. כוחות חטיבת האש של אוגדה 91 זיהו מוקדם יותר היום מחבל נכנס למבנה צבאי בו שהו מחבלים נוספים, במרחב חולא שבדרום לבנון. זמן קצר לאחר הזיהוי, מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר תקפו את המבנה בו שהו המחבלים>> pic.twitter.com/QwqN3UCchp — צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) June 30, 2024 × Earlier, Iran-backed Hezbollah said it fired 'dozens' of rockets on Thursday (June 27) at a military base in northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah have gone up in recent weeks amid intensifying threats between the two sides who trade regular cross-border fire since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 that consequently sparked an all-out war in the Gaza Strip. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: US and Europe tell Hezbollah to back off × Hamas ally Hezbollah said that "in response to the enemy attacks that targeted the city of Nabatiyeh and village of Sohmor", its fighters bombed "the main air and missile defence base of the (Israeli) northern area command... with dozens of Katyusha rockets". The Israeli military had said in a statement that "approximately 35 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon". Also read | Iran-backed Hezbollah releases video of sensitive Israeli targets: Report Air defences "successfully intercepted most of the launches. No injuries were reported," it added. Meanwhile, Iran on Saturday (June 29) warned that "all Resistance Fronts", a grouping of Iran and its regional allies, would confront Israel if it attacks Lebanon. In a post on social media platform X, the Iranian mission said it "deems as psychological warfare the Zionist regime's propaganda about intending to attack Lebanon". But, it added, "Should it embark on full-scale military aggression, an obliterating war will ensue. All options, incl. the full involvement of all Resistance Fronts, are on the table." Iran, which backs Hamas, has praised the Oct 7 attack as a success but has denied any involvement. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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