Tensions have escalated following Israel's bombing of a target in a Hezbollah stronghold near Beirut, which has been described as a major provocation towards Hezbollah. The strike, which resulted in the assassination of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri, has prompted Israeli officials to brace for a significant retaliation from Hezbollah. Reports indicate that Hezbollah's response could include the launching of long-range missiles at targets within Israel. This development has been deemed an extremely serious escalation by commentators, as bombing Beirut or its suburbs had previously been declared a red line by Hezbollah, necessitating substantial retaliation. Israeli media and a senior Israeli official have confirmed the anticipation of Hezbollah's potential military response, highlighting the gravity of the situation and the heightened state of alert in the region.
BREAKING: Israel's Channel 13 reports that officials are expecting a 'response' after the killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri, including possible 'long-range missile fire' from Lebanon.
And now @BarakRavid reports that a senior Israeli official has told him that they are anticipating a significant response from Hezbollah in response to this killing and the possibility that long-range missiles might be used. https://t.co/lmYLh2VbzL
Israel is preparing for a significant retaliation by Hezbollah for the Arouri assassination including the launching of long range missiles at Israel, Senior Israeli official tells
Israeli media, according to a senior official: Israel is preparing for a response from Hezbollah to the killing of Saleh Al-Arouri. https://t.co/22nA2z43zO
#BREAKING: Israel bracing for possible harsh Hezbollah response including long range rocket fire in response to Israel bombing in Hezbollah stronghold near Beirut
Israel is preparing for a significant retaliation from Hezbollah due to the recent strikes on Hamas leadership in Lebanon. A long-range missile attack is not being ruled out.
Israeli media : Israel is preparing for a significant retaliation by #Hezbollah for the Arouri assassination including by launching long range missiles on targets in Israel
BREAKING: Israel is preparing for a significant retaliation by Hezbollah for the Arouri assassination including the launching of long range missiles at Israel, Senior Israeli official tells @BarakRavid
BREAKING: A senior Israeli official told me Israel is preparing for a significant retaliation by Hezbollah for the Arouri assassination including by launching long range missiles on targets in Israel
This is an extremely serious escalation. Bombing Beirut or its suburbs had long been declared a red line by Hezbollah that would necessitate significant retaliation. All eyes on Lebanon now. https://t.co/76Kuwho15D
If #Israel wants to kickstart major war with Hezbollah, bombing a target in Beirut is exactly the way to do it. Hezbollah will now have to go up the escalation ladder & respond in kind. https://t.co/Oadh2F3rFK