The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahureaffirmed its commitment to “mercilessly attack Hezbollah” in all regions of Lebanonin response to a recent bombing which left four Israeli soldiers dead. This attack, carried out on Sunday by islamist movement pro-Iranian, is considered the deadliest in Israeli territory since they intensified the confrontations cross-border between both actors.
Since September 23, Israel increased its bombing in Lebanon and launched a rushing offense a week later. The current escalation comes after a drone bombing by Hezbollah against a training base Golani brigade in Binyaminawhere more than 60 people were injured.
During a visit to the base, the Israeli political leader affirmed that his armed forces will spare no effort in their fight against the Shiite group, even if it means carrying out attacks in Beirut.
The climate of tension intensified with the statement by Hezbollah, which reported violent clashes in Aita al Shaab, near the border. In addition, the movement claimed responsibility for several attacks, including a rocket bombardment of a naval base near Haifa, and shooting in towns near Haifa. Tel Aviv.
The humanitarian situation in Lebanon worsens. Since the attacks began, at least 1,315 people have died, and nearly 700,000 have been displaced, according to data from United Nations. Organizations like the International Committee of the Red Cross They expressed concern about the bombings that hit medical personnel and rescue teams.
In the midst of this chaos, the peace mission of the HIM in Lebanon, the fine, became a target of Israeli fire, leading its leader, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, to affirm that all positions will be maintained despite pressure from Israel.
For his part, the secretary general of the HIM, António Guterres described these attacks as violations of international law and urged the protection of peacekeepers.