Israel-Hezbollah War Escalates: Hassan Nasrallah Killed, Iran Vows Revenge September 29, 2024 – Middle East Tensions Reach Boiling Point
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon just one day after killing Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an attack on southern Beirut. The death of Nasrallah has sent shockwaves across the region, with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowing that the assassination “will not go unavenged.” As the world braces for the potential of a full-scale regional conflict, Israel’s security forces are on high alert, preparing for possible retaliation.
Israel Strikes Back
The Israeli airstrikes, which hit dozens of Hezbollah positions, come in the wake of Nasrallah’s death, a move that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a "historic turning point." Netanyahu warned, however, that “challenging days” lay ahead as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Israeli officials have expressed concern that Hezbollah, with backing from Iran, may launch a series of retaliatory attacks, potentially igniting a broader conflict.
Meanwhile, Lebanon launched a projectile into the West Bank, adding further fuel to an already volatile situation. The fighting has led to over 700 deaths and displaced more than 118,000 people, according to reports. Heavy bombing continues, with Friday’s airstrike in Beirut killing at least 11 and injuring over 100 others, marking one of the deadliest days in recent months.
Global Reactions
The international response has been swift. U.S. President Joe Biden called the killing of Nasrallah a “measure of justice” for the victims of Hezbollah’s decades-long “reign of terror.” Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, however, expressed deep concern, warning that the strikes put Lebanon in serious danger as the possibility of a full-blown war looms. Iran, a close ally of Hezbollah, has called for an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting to address what it views as unprovoked Israeli aggression.
A Regional War in the Making?
With both Israel and Hezbollah showing no signs of backing down, the region teeters on the brink of an all-out war. Nasrallah’s assassination has the potential to alter the balance of power in the Middle East, a prospect that has both regional and global powers watching closely. As fighting continues along the Israel-Lebanon border, many fear that what began as a targeted strike could spiral into a larger conflict involving multiple nations.
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By Express Web Desk, September 29, 2024.