By Desmond Nleya, Daily Times
On October 1, 2024, Israel escalated its conflict with Hezbollah by launching a ground operation in southern Lebanon.
This marked a significant intensification of hostilities, with Israel targeting Hezbollah positions near the border. Hezbollah has responded by firing rockets into northern Israel, causing alarm in border communities.
Israel’s airstrikes also hit Beirut, including a stronghold in the southern suburbs. Casualties continue to mount, with over 90 Lebanese civilians reported dead in recent strikes. Global calls for de-escalation remain unanswered as the situation worsens