Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:44pm on 25 Aug 2024,Sunday International
Israel has declared a 48-hour state of emergency after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group in Lebanon. The announcement follows Israel's pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon and ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Citizens have been warned to brace for incoming missiles and drones. Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward Israel in response to the killing of its commander, Fuad Shukr, last month. The situation has escalated tensions in the Middle East, with concerns of a broader regional conflict. An Israeli soldier was reported killed during the clashes in northern Israel.
