Israel Bombs Hezbollah Targets After Deadly Strike on Football Pitch
Rising tensions over Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
Cross-border strikes heighten risk of all-out war
On August 7, 2013, the Israeli military carried out airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, following a deadly strike on a football pitch in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 young people.
The strikes mark a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been simmering since the 2006 Lebanon War.
In a statement, the Israeli military said that the airstrikes were in response to the deaths of the 12 young people, which it blamed on Hezbollah.
The Lebanese government has condemned the Israeli airstrikes, calling them a "violation of international law".
The United Nations has also condemned the airstrikes, calling for an immediate ceasefire.
The risk of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah is now higher than ever.
Here are some key points to remember about the conflict:
- The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is a long-standing one, dating back to the 1980s.
- The conflict has been marked by periods of violence, followed by periods of relative calm.
- The most recent flare-up in violence began in July 2013, when Hezbollah militants attacked Israeli soldiers on the border.
- The Israeli military has responded to the attacks with airstrikes and ground incursions.
- The conflict has raised concerns about the risk of a wider war in the region.
It is important to note that the situation is fluid and could change rapidly.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
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