Israel and Hezbollah Tensions Escalate Amidst New Threats and Cross-Border Fire

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Israel and Hezbollah Tensions Escalate Amidst New Threats and Cross-Border Fire
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Hezbollah militants in Lebanon fired around 40 rockets into Israel amid heightened Middle East tensions, coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to the region aimed at de-escalation. The attack was a response to the killing of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri. In retaliation, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes and returned fire at the militants.

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