General NewsHezbollahIsraelIsrael governmentIsrael-Hamas warLebanonMiddle EastSyria governmentWorld News Escalation at the Lebanon-Israel Frontier: Israel and Hezbollah Engage in Hostilities by Ryan Lee November 4, 2023 written by Ryan Lee November 4, 2023 4 comments Bookmark 61 On Saturday, along the volatile Lebanon-Israel boundary, Israeli combat aircraft executed airstrikes while the militant group Hezbollah targeted multiple Israeli military installations, employing two large rockets to hit one site directly. The upsurge in hostilities follows a statement by Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who detailed the group’s active engagement in intense conflicts at the Lebanon-Israel demarcation. Nasrallah also warned of potential further intensification in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas—the ally of Hezbollah—as it approaches its one-month anniversary. Declaring a state of readiness for any eventualities, Nasrallah emphasized that Hezbollah could activate its plans at any given moment. A Hezbollah announcement confirmed assaults on no less than six Israeli positions, asserting that the strikes employed “appropriate rockets and armaments,” resulting in confirmed hits and the destruction of technical apparatuses. Al-Mayadeen TV, based in Beirut, reported the utilization of two Burkan rockets, known for their substantial warheads, in an offensive on an Israeli outpost, identified in Lebanon as Jal al-Allam. This marked the inaugural usage of the Burkan rockets, as confirmed by a Lebanese security official. Named “volcano” in Arabic, the Burkan rockets have been previously deployed by Hezbollah and forces of the Syrian government to dismantle the fortresses of Syrian opposition combatants. Hezbollah boasts a diverse assortment of rockets and missiles, with the Burkan being a notable example in its extensive armory. Hezbollah’s own Al-Manar TV disclosed the interception and takedown of an Israeli reconnaissance balloon floating above the northern locale of Misgaf Am. Near the border village of Rmeish, located in a mountainous region, an Israeli airstrike was observed generating heavy grey plumes, accompanied by the distant reverberation of artillery fire. Additional airstrikes were reported by Lebanon’s official National News Agency in a range of border villages, including Labbouneh and Hibarieh. An Israeli military spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, conveyed through X—formerly known as Twitter—that Israeli aerial units, alongside tank and artillery forces, retaliated against the origins of the assault on the Lebanese side and also directed strikes at Hezbollah’s weaponry storage, infrastructure, and operational posts. The Lebanon-Israel border has seen a spike in armed engagements subsequent to the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, which resulted in over 1,400 casualties among civilians and military personnel in southern Israel. Following these events, Israel initiated extensive aerial and ground offensives across Gaza, inflicting casualties that, as per Palestinian medical authorities, predominantly affected civilian populations, numbering over 9,000. Beginning its retaliatory actions on Oct. 8, Hezbollah targeted Israeli military points in the contested Chebaa Farms zone adjacent to the Golan Heights, under Israeli occupation. The skirmishes quickly expanded across the entire border perimeter. Hezbollah disclosed on Saturday the fatality of one of its combatants on the border, which brings the militant group’s death toll to 56 since the onset of the clashes. Additionally, ten civilians—including a Reuters journalist—along with various Palestinian militants were reported dead. Report by Mroue from Beirut. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Lebanon-Israel conflictWhat triggered the recent military exchange between Israel and Hezbollah?Where did Hezbollah launch rocket attacks against Israel?What is the significance of the Burkan rockets used by Hezbollah?How did Israel respond to the attacks from Hezbollah?Have there been any casualties reported due to the conflict?More about Lebanon-Israel conflict Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Lebanon-Israel conflict What triggered the recent military exchange between Israel and Hezbollah? The recent military escalation occurred after Hezbollah targeted multiple Israeli military sites, following a declaration by Hezbollah’s leader about their involvement in ongoing border conflicts. This came amid a broader conflict involving Israel and Hamas. Where did Hezbollah launch rocket attacks against Israel? Hezbollah confirmed attacks on at least six Israeli positions along the Lebanon-Israel border, using Burkan rockets for some of these attacks, specifically targeting an Israeli post known as Jal al-Allam. What is the significance of the Burkan rockets used by Hezbollah? The Burkan rockets, which carry heavy warheads and are Arabic for “volcano,” have been used previously in the Syrian conflict and are indicative of the substantial firepower within Hezbollah’s arsenal. How did Israel respond to the attacks from Hezbollah? Israel retaliated with airstrikes, tank, and artillery fire directed at the sources of Hezbollah’s attacks across the border. The Israeli military also targeted Hezbollah’s arms depots and infrastructure. Have there been any casualties reported due to the conflict? Yes, there have been casualties reported on both sides. Hezbollah announced the death of one of its fighters at the border, while earlier attacks by Hamas resulted in over 1,400 civilian and military deaths in Israel. Subsequent Israeli attacks on Gaza have caused over 9,000 casualties, mainly among civilians according to Palestinian health officials. 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December 28, 2023 4 comments Jake Miller November 4, 2023 - 4:42 pm can’t believe this is happening again, feels like there’s no end to the violence on the Lebanon-Israel border… Reply Sara L November 4, 2023 - 6:46 pm How many more people gotta suffer cause of these never ending attacks? Reply LizzyQ November 4, 2023 - 11:39 pm just read the article…hezbollah and israel back at it, when will the international community step in? Reply Mike_D November 5, 2023 - 11:17 am is it true bout the Burkan rockets? those things are massive, war’s just getting worse by the day Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ