Hezbollah Retaliates with Rocket Attack Following Airstrike Casualties

Hezbollah fired over 50 rockets at military posts in northern Israel in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike that killed five senior fighters in southern Lebanon. The intense bombardment marks one of the most significant attacks since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Hezbollah stated that by escalating actions on the Israel-Lebanon border, it aims to alleviate pressure on Gaza, where the Israeli offensive has caused significant casualties and destruction. A four-day ceasefire and hostage release agreement was set to take place but was delayed until Friday. The US military also reported shooting down bomb-carrying drones launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.