Israel Warns Hezbollah to Pull Back Forces on Lebanese Border
TEL AVIV—Israeli officials are warning Hezbollah to pull back its forces on the Lebanese border and stop firing missiles at Israel to avert another war as fighting also rages in the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military Monday said it shelled Lebanese territory after its air-defense system intercepted six projectiles launched from across the border. Israel’s air force later struck a Hezbollah site, from which the military said the group fired projectiles into Israel. The exchanges followed volleys from both sides on Sunday, part of a near-daily tit-for-tat that has killed more than 100 Hezbollah fighters and six Israeli soldiers.
The escalating tensions have raised fears of a wider conflict in the region, with Israeli officials warning Hezbollah to back down in order to avoid further bloodshed.
This warning comes as fighting also rages in the Gaza Strip, adding to the growing concerns of widespread violence in the region.
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