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2024 - 8 - 25

When Airplanes Are the Fireworks: Israel, Hezbollah, and The Daring Dance of War

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Countries trading fire and flares? Grab your popcorn! Discover the intense showdown between Israel and Hezbollah and what it means for the region!

In the early hours of Sunday, the skies over Southern Lebanon lit up with an intense exchange of fire as the Israeli Air Force initiated a major preemptive strike against Hezbollah positions. Launched shortly after 5 a.m., this operation saw Israeli fighter jets employing a host of tactics to dismantle thousands of the Iran-backed group's rocket launchers. In a show of force, Israel insisted that these actions were necessary for self-defense, aimed at thwarting what they described as an extensive attack planned by Hezbollah. Battered but not beaten, Hezbollah retaliated, firing 320 rockets at various Israeli locales, indicating that they are not backing down easily despite the military clout Israel displayed that fateful morning.

Tensions between these two entities are nothing new, but this recent flare-up represents the most intense skirmish in months. Both sides seem to be playing a dangerous game of chicken, escalating their attacks without fully committing to an all-out war. Headlines had previously hinted at the perilous brink that both Israel and Hezbollah find themselves on, with the latter describing the retaliatory fire as the "first phase" of their response to prior Israeli strikes and escalating tensions. For the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the priority appeared to lean towards minimizing civilian casualties in Lebanon, a strategy starkly different from their approach in Gaza, showcasing a complex balancing act amid the chaos.

As the dust settles, numerous questions arise about what this means for the future of both Israel and Hezbollah. With each side unwilling to escalate the conflict further, the main goal at play seems to be one of deterrence. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proclaimed that, “This is not the end,” indicating that Israel is prepared to continue its military readiness against Hezbollah's provocations. However, while both parties are armed and ready for combat, they also appear to understand the high stakes of pushing too far, aware that the repercussions of all-out warfare can be catastrophic.

In the grand scheme, the geopolitical chess match continues to evolve, and analysts are keenly watching how these countries navigate their relationship going forward. Fun fact: Did you know that instead of just warplanes, the Israeli military often employs drones for surveillance and tactical strikes? This tech-savvy approach could be altering the future landscape of warfare! Also, Lebanon's geographical significance isn’t just strategic; its stunning mountains and Mediterranean coastline have made it a historical trading hub for centuries! Stay tuned as we keep an eye on this high-stakes drama unfolding in the Middle East.

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Israel Unveils Its Preemptive Capabilities (Algemeiner)

JNS.org - The Israeli Air Force's major preemptive strike on Sunday, launched a little before 5 a.m. against Hezbollah positions in Southern Lebanon, ...

Israel and Hezbollah trade their most intense fire in months and then ... (CTV News)

Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah traded heavy fire early Sunday but backed off from sparking a widely feared all-out war, as both sides ...

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What happens next for Israel and Hezbollah after new strikes? (BBC News)

But this appears to be Hezbollah's first significant retaliation. EPA An Israeli fighter jet ejects flares over an area near the Lebanon-Israel border EPA.

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Israel and Hezbollah have good reason to avoid war – but it remains ... (The Guardian)

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were clearly taking far more care over civilian casualties in Lebanon than they have in Gaza. While Israel insists it will fight ...

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Israel and Hizbullah play with fire (The Economist)

They both attempt escalating attacks that fall short of all-out war | Middle East & Africa.

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Israël affirme avoir déjoué une attaque à grande échelle du Hezbollah (Le Devoir)

Le groupe libanais la décrit comme la «première phase» de la riposte à l'assassinat de son chef militaire Fouad Chokr.

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Le Hezbollah lance 320 roquettes contre Israël ce dimanche (Mondafrique)

Meron, Neve Ziv, Zaitoun, Zaoura, Sahel: de violentes frappes ont été déclenchées par le Hezbollah, le mouvement extrémiste libanais, se poursuivent.

Israël a bombardé le Liban peu avant que le Hezbollah envoie des ... (Le Reflet du Lac)

Israël a lancé des frappes aériennes à l'intérieur du Liban tôt dimanche, qui, selon son armée, visaient des positions de la milice chiite Hezbollah.

L'attaque du Hezbollah contre Israël, une « première phase » qui ne ... (Le Monde)

Israël dit avoir mobilisé « une centaine d'avions » contre une attaque du Hezbollah qui n'a produit que des « dégâts mineurs ». Le mouvement chiite, allié ...

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Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in what it's calling a ... (KUAR)

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that the military acted in “self defense” to “remove these threats.” Hezbollah said it was still able ...

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Israel and Hezbollah trade fire in major flare-up (CNN)

The Iran-backed Islamist group called the strikes the “first phase” of its response to Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed, “This is not ...

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Mideast on Edge After Israel Bombs Lebanon to Thwart Attack (BNN)

Hours after 100 Israeli warplanes swooped over southern Lebanon, taking out thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers in what was called a pre-emptive strike ...

Tirs croisés entre Israël et le Hezbollah | Info | Radio-Canada (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Israël a lancé de multiples frappes aériennes dimanche au Liban, et affirmé avoir déjoué une attaque à grande échelle du Hezbollah, mais le mouvement ...

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Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in what it's calling a ... (NPR Illinois)

Updated August 25, 2024 at 16:58 PM ET. The Israeli military said early on Sunday that it had launched a series of preemptive strikes against Hezbollah ...

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Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire in major escalation (BBC News)

The Israeli military said fighter jets destroyed thousands of the Iran-backed armed group's rocket launchers on Sunday morning. Hezbollah and its ally, the Amal ...

Israel attacks southern Lebanon, Hezbollah returns fire as ceasefire ... (KUAR)

AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Israeli forces exchanged heavy cross-border fire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. It's a significant escalation and is ...

Israel and Hezbollah engage in intense cross-border fighting (NPR)

AL-SHALCHI: Sure. So Israeli warplanes struck dozens of targets inside southern Lebanon pre-dawn today. The Israeli military actually called it a preemptive ...

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The Middle East may have backed off from the brink of a regional ... (CNN)

For nearly a month, people in Lebanon and Israel braced for a wider war. A deadly rocket strike from Lebanon last month on the town of Majdal Shams in the ...

Israel attacks southern Lebanon, Hezbollah returns fire as ceasefire ... (Boise State Public Radio)

AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Israeli forces exchanged heavy cross-border fire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. It's a significant escalation and is ...

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Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in what it's calling a ... (WVTF)

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that the military acted in “self defense” to “remove these threats.” Hezbollah said it was still able ...

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Attaque du Hezbollah : Safed, dans le nord d'Israël, dans l'impasse ... (Le Monde)

Le parti chiite libanais et l'Etat hébreu se sont engagés, dimanche, dans leur confrontation la plus dure depuis l'attaque du Hamas du 7 octobre 2023.

Israel and Hezbollah engage in intense cross-border fighting (Public Radio Tulsa)

The Israeli military said 100 fighter jets bombed more than 40 Hezbollah targets. And then Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was able to intercept ...

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New Mideast Tensions: Israel, Hezbollah Launch Massive Attacks ... (VOA Zimbabwe)

By Ken Bredemeier Tensions heightened in the Middle East Sunday with Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon launching hundreds of strikes against each ...

Israel and Hezbollah engage in intense cross-border fighting (WVIA Public Media)

AL-SHALCHI: Sure. So Israeli warplanes struck dozens of targets inside southern Lebanon pre-dawn today. The Israeli military actually called it a preemptive ...

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Israel and Hezbollah trade their most intense fire in months, then ... (The Globe and Mail)

High-level talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended without final agreement Sunday, with negotiations to continue at lower levels.

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Israel launches strikes in Lebanon (Financial Times)

Exchange of fire with Iran-backed militant group Hizbollah is biggest since war in 2006.

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Israël n'a pas dit " son dernier mot " au Liban selon Netanyahou (Ici Beyrouth)

Le Premier ministre israélien, Benjamin Netanyahou, a prévenu dimanche qu'Israël n'avait pas dit "son dernier mot" avec ses frappes à l'aube.

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Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in what it's calling a ... (WFDD)

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that the military acted in “self defense” to “remove these threats.” Hezbollah said it was still able ...

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Benjamin Netanyahu : "Israël n'a pas dit son dernier mot" (Euronews)

Israël a mené une série de frappes "préventives" dans le sud du Liban dimanche. Le Hezbollah a mené son attaque très attendue quelques heures plus tard pour ...

Israel and Hezbollah engage in intense cross-border fighting (KOSU)

AL-SHALCHI: Sure. So Israeli warplanes struck dozens of targets inside southern Lebanon pre-dawn today. The Israeli military actually called it a preemptive ...

Israel and Hezbollah engage in intense cross-border fighting (WWNO)

AL-SHALCHI: Sure. So Israeli warplanes struck dozens of targets inside southern Lebanon pre-dawn today. The Israeli military actually called it a preemptive ...

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Israeli security forces demolish illegal West Bank Jewish outposts (The Jerusalem Post)

Border police officers on Sunday night, along with the Civil Administration, destroyed a number of buildings in the two illegal outposts of Oz Zion and Tzur ...

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Après l'attaque du Hezbollah contre Israël, les deux camps se livrent ... (RFI)

L'escalade entre Israël et le Hezbollah a été évitée, mais la menace de vengeance iranienne est toujours là. Les médias en Israël analysent les dernières 24 ...

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Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in what it's calling a ... (Boise State Public Radio)

Updated August 25, 2024 at 16:58 PM ET. The Israeli military said early on Sunday that it had launched a series of preemptive strikes against Hezbollah ...

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Netanyahu warns it's “not the end” as Israel and Hezbollah trade blows (GZERO Media)

Israel launched pre-emptive airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday, following intelligence reports of an imminent attack by the terror ...

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