Expansion of Israeli Attacks on Yemen and Continued Bombardment of Lebanon; 105 Killed in Lebanon and Intensified Clashes

On Sunday, Israel expanded its conflict with Iran's allies by attacking Houthi positions in Yemen and targeting more locations in Lebanon. These attacks came two days after the death of Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Beirut, leading to increased tensions in the region. According to Reuters, Israel stated that airstrikes on the port of Al Hudaydah in Yemen were in response to recent missile attacks by the Houthis on its territory. Yemen's Health Ministry reported that at least 4 people were killed and 29 injured in these attacks. Meanwhile, Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue, with the Lebanese Health Ministry announcing that the death toll from these attacks reached 105 on Sunday. Of these, 32 were killed in the Ain al-Dalb area in the south and 33 others in the Baalbek-Hermel region in northeastern Lebanon. In these attacks, 14 medical personnel also lost their lives. The Israeli army announced that it would continue its attacks on Hezbollah positions. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated, 'We must deal heavy blows to Hezbollah.' At the same time, Israeli drones flew over Beirut, and the sound of explosions from airstrikes was heard in the Lebanese capital. According to Israeli officials, these attacks aim to clear northern areas of the country of Hezbollah positions so that residents can return home. The death of Hassan Nasrallah has dealt a significant blow to the group, and the Islamic Republic has stated that it will retaliate for his death. Despite U.S. calls for a diplomatic solution, the U.S. government has reinforced its military presence in the region. President Joe Biden, in response to a question about the possibility of preventing a full-scale war in the Middle East, said, 'We must prevent it from happening.' In Lebanon, the death of Hassan Nasrallah elicited mixed reactions. Some mourned him, while others welcomed his death. In Beirut, thousands have been displaced from their homes, and the Lebanese Health Ministry reported that over 1,000 people have been killed and 6,000 injured in the past two weeks. The Lebanese government also announced that one million people, equivalent to one-fifth of the country's population, have fled their homes due to Israeli attacks. Meanwhile, the World Food Program has begun emergency operations to provide food for the displaced, and Saudi Arabia and France have also sent medical aid to Lebanon. On Sunday, the Israeli army announced that it targeted dozens of sites in Lebanon, including missile launch pads and weapon depots, and intercepted several missiles fired from Lebanon and one missile from the Red Sea. Additionally, dozens of Israeli aircraft attacked power plants and ports in Ras Issa and Al Hudaydah in Yemen. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant emphasized, 'No point is out of reach for us.' The death of Hassan Nasrallah marks the end of a turbulent period for Hezbollah, which began with the explosion of thousands of the group's telecommunications devices. Many believe that Israel was responsible for these actions. Beshara Boutros al-Rahi, the Patriarch of the Maronite Christians in Lebanon, described Nasrallah's death as 'a deep wound in the hearts of the Lebanese,' although he had previously criticized Hezbollah. With the intensification of attacks and the expansion of clashes, concerns about the outbreak of a regional war in the Middle East have significantly increased.