The strike was a shock to residents, and it exacerbated fears that Israel would expand its offensive deeper into Lebanon. Some 1.2 million people have fled southern and eastern Lebanon, where the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been concentrated. Hezbollah has fired thousands of rockets into Israel over the past year in support of Hamas’ war with Israel in Gaza. Israel’s ensuing war against Hamas has left more than 42,000 people dead in Gaza, according to local health officials. “Over the coming days, additional US military personnel and THAAD battery components will continue to arrive in Israel,” Ryder said.

Source: The Nation October 14, 2024 18:51 UTC