Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:30am on 25 Aug 2024,Sunday International
Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has declared a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency following pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The action came after Hezbollah fired over 320 rockets at Israeli military positions overnight. Gallant cited an imminent threat to civilian areas, leading to restrictions on gatherings and site access. The U.S. has reaffirmed its support for Israel's defense. The escalation follows recent tensions, including the Israeli killing of a Hezbollah commander and ongoing regional conflicts.
