Netanyahu Declares Iran Will “Pay” for Missile Attack as Israel Increases Troop Deployment in Lebanon
In a strong statement following recent escalations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Iran would “pay” for its involvement in the recent missile barrage aimed at Israel. On Tuesday, approximately 180 missiles were launched from Iranian territory, prompting a swift military response from Israel.
While most missiles were intercepted, the attack resulted in casualties, including the death of one Palestinian in the West Bank. Additionally, damage occurred in central Israel, with a school and a restaurant in Tel Aviv suffering direct hits.
The Iranian missile attack was framed as retaliation for what Iran labeled Israel’s “aggressive acts,” particularly the targeted killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. In light of these developments, Israel has announced the deployment of “additional forces” to enhance its ongoing ground operations within Lebanon, which commenced earlier this week.
In a response to the mounting tensions, Israeli authorities have also urged more villages near the border to evacuate for their safety. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claims to have successfully repelled an Israeli ground attack on Wednesday and has continued to launch rockets into Israeli territory.
As the situation escalates, the international community remains watchful, concerned about the potential for further conflict in the region.
Source: BBC
