Israel escalated its confrontations with Iran’s allies by bombing Houthi targets in Yemen and further launching airstrikes in Lebanon, just two days after killing Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The airstrikes were in response to recent Houthi missile attacks on Israel, causing fear of escalating conflicts involving Iran and the United States.
Israel’s strikes in Hodeidah, Yemen, resulted in at least four deaths and 29 injuries, while the intensifying bombardment in Lebanon led to over 100 casualties. Israeli military chief of staff Herzi Halevi vowed to continue the assault on Hezbollah, targeting key leaders to secure their northern regions.
The United States urged diplomatic solutions but also authorized military reinforcements. Following Nasrallah’s death, Iran mourned alongside Hezbollah and called for a UN Security Council meeting. Amidst escalating tensions, US President Joe Biden emphasized the need to avoid an all-out war.
As the region remains on edge, the repercussions of these attacks reverberate across the Middle East, threatening to draw in major global powers and intensify the longstanding conflicts in the area.