Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:51am on 08 Oct 2023,Sunday International
Amid Hamas tensions, cross-border firing occurred between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah. Israel said it struck Hezbollah posts in Har Dov after the group claimed the artillery attack on the Israel-claimed Shebba farms. Hezbollah stated it had targeted Israeli radar sites. Earlier, Israel shelled Lebanon after mortars hit its Shebaa military position. Meanwhile, China expressed deep concern over the Israel-Hamas tensions and violence. It called for restraint, immediate de-escalation, and urgent international efforts for enduring peace. Over 250 have died as Israel bombed Gaza after Hamas militants took Israelis hostage. The flare-up with Lebanon highlights the risks of the conflict spreading as China emphasized the need for urgent steps to defuse regional tensions.
