Israel retaliated with airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday in response to a deadly rocket attack this past weekend in the Golan Heights. The rocket attack resulted in the deaths of at least three civilians and left 74 others wounded, as reported by Lebanese officials.
The retaliatory strikes were carried out by Israeli warplanes targeting areas in southern Lebanon believed to be linked to the group responsible for the rocket attack. According to Lebanese security sources, the Israeli airstrikes hit an area near the town of Khiam, causing damage to some buildings but no casualties were reported.
The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Lebanon has raised concerns about a potential further deterioration of the situation in the region. The rocket attack on the Golan Heights is seen as a significant provocation by Lebanese militants, prompting Israel to respond with airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
The United Nations has called for restraint and de-escalation of tensions in the region, warning that the violence could spiral out of control if not contained. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
The Israeli government has stated that it will not tolerate attacks on its territory and will take all necessary measures to protect its citizens. Meanwhile, Lebanon has condemned the Israeli airstrikes as a violation of its sovereignty and called for international intervention to prevent further aggression.
As the situation continues to unfold, the world is watching anxiously to see if the two neighboring countries can find a way to resolve their differences and avoid further bloodshed.
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