Two rockets were launched from southern Lebanon towards Israel on Thursday, July 6, prompting retaliatory strikes from the Israeli army. Last week, Israel conducted one of its largest military operations in decades in the West Bank, targeting the Jenin camp, a base for Palestinian militants. Three security sources in Lebanon told Reuters that one of the two rockets fired towards Israel landed in Lebanese territory, while the second struck near a disputed border area. The Israeli army initially stated that there were no signs of unusual incidents at its border, but later acknowledged that a projectile had exploded in the area without mentioning potential damages. The Israeli army's statement read: 'In response, the Israel Defense Forces are attacking an area in Lebanese territory from which the fire originated.' The army also noted that Israeli citizens near the border had not received specific instructions, whereas Israel typically advises civilians in the vicinity of attacks to take shelter. The National News Agency of Lebanon reported that about 15 shells fired by Israel landed in Lebanese territory. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the initial rocket fire from Lebanon. Lebanon's interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated that he would follow up on the matter with the country's army commander. Lebanese sources indicated that the second rocket struck near the disputed village of Qajar, on the Israel-Lebanon border. Hezbollah, which controls southern Lebanon and has fought Israel multiple times, condemned what it called 'dangerous actions' by Israeli forces in northern Qajar. Hezbollah also accused Israel of creating a barbed wire fence and constructing a concrete wall around this village. United Nations peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon have called on all parties to 'exercise restraint' and avoid escalating tensions. In April, Israel also accused Hamas of launching rockets from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel, which led to a retaliatory attack by Israel on areas in Lebanon. The Israeli army has withdrawn from the Jenin camp but has warned of a potential return for operations. The European Union has warned about the cycle of 'escalating violence' in Israel and Palestinian territories. Israel stated that Jenin had become 'a paradise for terrorists' and that it would change the equation.
Israeli Army: We Targeted Area in Lebanon in Response to Regional Rocket Attacks
The Israeli army retaliated against rocket fire from southern Lebanon, targeting the area from which the rockets were launched. No group has claimed responsibility for the initial attack, and tensions are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah. This incident highlights ongoing regional instability and the potential for further conflict.
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📰 What Happened
Two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel, prompting retaliatory strikes by the Israeli army. No group has claimed responsibility for the initial rocket fire.
- One rocket landed in Lebanese territory, the other near a disputed border area.
- Israel responded by targeting the area in Lebanon from which the rockets were launched.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Israel and Hezbollah have a long history of conflict, with southern Lebanon often serving as a launch point for attacks against Israel.
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