Hezbollah drone strikes prompt calls for Israeli retaliation
Two drones suspected to be launched by Hezbollah hit northern Israel, according to the Israeli military. No injuries were reported from the impacts near the Israel-Lebanon border. In response, two far-right Israeli ministers urged strong retaliatory action against Hezbollah strongholds. Israeli officials have previously warned of striking Dahiyeh if northern communities are targeted.
What we know
- The Israeli military reported two drone impacts in northern Israel, believed to be from Hezbollah.
- No casualties were caused by the drone strikes near the Israel-Lebanon border.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for retaliatory strikes on Dahiyeh, a Hezbollah stronghold.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials have warned that Israel would strike Dahiyeh if northern communities are attacked.
- The position to retaliate reportedly has support from Washington.
