The document describes a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, backed by Iran. On Wednesday, Israel's air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Hezbollah, the first time such a missile reached close to Tel Aviv. The missile was targeting the headquarters of Israel's intelligence service, Mossad, in retaliation for attacks on Hezbollah members. The Israeli Air Force responded by striking the launcher in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah claimed the missile launch was in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza and in defense of Lebanon. The exchange of fire continued with Israel carrying out extensive strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern and eastern Lebanon, hitting over 100 targets. Hezbollah retaliated with rocket fire into Israel, causing damage but no injuries. Since the conflict with Hamas began, Hezbollah has fired hundreds of rockets and drones, prompting the evacuation of 60,000 people from Israel's northern region.
