Israel issues civilian warning as airstrikes intensify in Lebanon | Conflict escalates in Israel-Palestine borders

Israel’s military has launched over 100 strikes in southern Lebanon and issued phone warnings to civilians to evacuate Hezbollah positions. The escalation comes after Hezbollah launched missiles into northern Israel. Israel’s government is focused on fighting Hezbollah to allow evacuated Israelis to return. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant urged composure as the assault continues. Lebanon received warnings to evacuate from Israeli phone calls, which have been labeled as part of a psychological war. Lebanon forbids communication with Israel, but Israel circumvented this using an international phone code. Hezbollah warned of an open-ended battle of reckoning after one of their commanders was killed in a strike. The White House called for a diplomatic solution and criticized the heavy-handed approach. The increased hostilities raise fears of a wider regional conflict. The fighting has intensified since the explosions in Beirut last week, which killed dozens. The situation is on edge with both sides exchanging fire almost daily since early October. The recent attacks have led to casualties on both sides and increased tensions in the region.

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