Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon killed by Israeli strike, group retaliates with drones

An Israeli airstrike on a car in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of four Hezbollah fighters on Thursday, escalating tensions between the two adversaries. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched explosive drones at a military base in northern Israel.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been ongoing alongside the war in Gaza, has reached its highest intensity since 2006. Both sides have increased their attacks this week, raising concerns of a larger-scale war.

Security sources reported that the Israeli strike killed four Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, with the civil defense confirming the retrieval of their bodies from a torched car. In response, Hezbollah targeted an Israeli military command in northern Israel with explosive drones.

The Israeli military identified multiple launches from Lebanon, causing fires in the area near the border. While no injuries were reported, the military intercepted two drones within Lebanese territory and conducted strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

The clashes have displaced tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border, prompting calls for stronger military action against Hezbollah in northern Israel. Hezbollah has stated that it will cease fire once Israel halts its offensive in Gaza but remains prepared to continue fighting if provoked.

The exchange of artillery, drones, and rockets has intensified the conflict, with both sides showing no signs of backing down. The situation remains volatile as the region braces for further escalation.