Israeli military officials intercepted a Hezbollah surface-to-surface missile after Israeli strikes killed hundreds in Lebanon, pushing the two sides closer to an all-out war. The possibility of a ground operation in Lebanon looms, according to IDF Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi. Hezbollah launched dozens of projectiles into Israel, including a missile aimed at Tel Aviv, prompting a strong response from Israel.
The missile set off air-raid sirens in Tel Aviv, with no reported casualties or damage. The military struck the site in southern Lebanon where the missile was launched. Hezbollah claimed to have fired a Qader 1 ballistic missile at the Mossad headquarters, blaming recent targeted killings on Israel. Israeli forces have moved troops to the northern border and activated reserves, as tensions escalate.
Israeli airstrikes killed more than 50 people in Lebanon, raising the current death toll to 615 with over 2,000 wounded. More than 90,000 people have been displaced by the strikes, with 200,000 displaced since Hezbollah began firing rockets into northern Israel a year ago. Fleeing families have sought shelter in Beirut and Sidon, with some attempting to leave the country.
The UN has reported on the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, with schools turned into shelters and a traffic jam at the border with Syria. Israeli airstrikes have targeted hundreds of Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, as both sides brace for further escalation. The situation remains tense, with no signs of a ceasefire on the horizon.
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