Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Observation Post with 62 Rockets in Response to Hamas Leader's Killing

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:53am on 06 Jan 2024,Saturday International

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah launched 62 rockets, hitting a crucial Israeli observation post. This move is deemed a "preliminary response" to the recent killing of Hamas' deputy chief, Saleh al-Arouri, in an Israeli drone strike. Analysts suggest the strike may serve as a message to Hezbollah about the vulnerability of its prime stronghold, Dahiyeh, to Israeli attacks. Hezbollah, vowing not to let the killing go unpunished, emphasizes the need to address the strike to prevent Lebanon's broader vulnerability. The Israeli military has not yet issued a response to the reported attack.            

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