Israel launched an airstrike on Lebanon, and Hezbollah retaliated.

The Israeli army launched an airstrike on the town of Hadasa in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah targeted a military position in the Shebaa Farms.

ARTILLERY FIRE AFTER THE AIRSTRIKE

According to eyewitnesses, Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Hadasa in the Bint Jbeil district. The Lebanese news agency NNA reported that the town was also hit by artillery fire after the airstrike, and that first aid teams have been dispatched to the area. No information has been provided regarding any casualties in the attack.

RETALIATION FROM HEZBOLLAH

Meanwhile, Hezbollah announced that the military position of Ruveysa el-Karn in the occupied Shebaa Farms was directly targeted with missiles.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Israel has been carrying out attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, and is also engaged in clashes with Hezbollah on the northern border. Tensions have been escalating in the "Blue Line" border area between Israel and Lebanon in recent weeks.

The Israeli army announced on June 18 that it had approved an "operational plan" for a possible attack on Lebanon. Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz also stated on June 21 that Hezbollah's attacks on Israeli territory and its citizens will not be tolerated, and that necessary decisions will be made soon.