Egypt Daily News – According to Cairo News Channel, the Houthis claimed responsibility for targeting Ben Gurion Airport with a ballistic missile coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s arrival. Israeli sources have confirmed that they have successfully intercepted the missile.
In a concerning response, the Israeli military conducted an airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting a meeting of high-ranking Hezbollah leaders. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion, with thick smoke visible in the area, as captured by Reuters. An Israeli security official suggested that a successful operation could have profound implications for Hezbollah.
Israeli media have indicated that the nation has entered a new phase in its military strategy, allegedly aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s operational capabilities. Concurrently, central Israel and the greater Tel Aviv area have activated sirens, with reports of explosions over the region being attributed to the interception of missiles launched from Yemen.
The atmosphere remains tense, with the Israeli army highlighting that alerts were raised following the missile attack, asserting that a “ground-to-ground” missile fired from Yemen was intercepted. Estimates from the Israeli military suggest that the recent actions against Hezbollah may alter the dynamics of the Middle East, with increased challenges anticipated in the coming days.
In a critical turn of events, Hezbollah has announced the death of its Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah due to the airstrike on their headquarters, with the Israeli army claiming responsibility for the attack. The situation continues to develop, raising concerns about potential responses from both Hezbollah and Iran in light of these recent escalations.
