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Flash: Hezbollah Rockets Hit Tel Aviv, Sirens Triggered Near Ben Gurion Airport

Hezbollah has carried out a retaliatory rocket attack on Tel Aviv, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Israel. The attack comes shortly after intense Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah positions. Reports indicate that multiple rockets were launched toward Israeli territory, with several intercepted and others impacting areas around the city. Air raid sirens sounded across regions near Ben Gurion Airport, forcing residents to rush to shelters and triggering immediate security alerts. Airport operations experienced disruptions as emergency measures were activated, and security was tightened in and around the key aviation hub. The response by Hezbollah highlights the rapidly worsening tensions between the two sides. Israeli defense systems were deployed to intercept incoming rockets, while emergency services remained on high alert to handle potential casualties and damage. This latest exchange follows a wave of heavy Israeli strikes in Lebanon that reportedly caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction. Hezbollah’s retaliation signals its determination to respond to Israeli military actions, raising concerns about a broader regional escalation. Israeli officials have reiterated their commitment to continuing military operations to ensure national security. Meanwhile, international leaders are urging restraint as the situation grows increasingly volatile, with no immediate signs of de-escalation from either side.

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