Iran-backed Hezbollah and Palestinian militants in Lebanon have exchanged cross-border fire with Israel since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, invading its territory and launching rocket attacks. Israel carried out retaliatory strikes on the Gaza Strip. More than 1.3 thousand people died in Israel. people.
Palestinian militants took 150 people hostage, and Israeli strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip claimed more than 2,200 lives. people’s lives.
Hezbollah said in a statement that the fighter was killed while carrying out jihad. A spokesman told AFP he was killed in southern Lebanon “either by Israeli strikes or clashes”.
Two Lebanese civilians were also killed in Israeli shelling of the southern village of Sheba, its mayor, Mohammad Saab, told AFP.
Earlier on Saturday, Hezbollah and Israel said they had exchanged fire across the border, and the Israeli military said it had killed several terrorists trying to cross the border.
Hezbollah said it fired cruise missiles and mortar shells at Israeli positions in the disputed Sheba Farms area on the border with Israel and the annexed Golan Heights.
The Israeli military said it responded by striking the launch site.
An AFP correspondent reported shelling near Sheba Farms and saw clouds of smoke rising from the area.
Since Sunday, Israel has shelled Hezbollah and its affiliated Palestinian groups in Lebanon almost daily, although retaliatory attacks have so far been few.
Lebanon’s military said on Saturday that Israel was involved in cross-border shelling that killed a Reuters journalist and wounded six others near the border on Friday.
On Monday, Hezbollah said three of its members were killed in Israeli strikes, and Palestinian militants said an infiltration attempt had been foiled.
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**Interview with Dr. Sarah Klein, Middle Eastern Affairs Expert**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Klein. Given the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, can you provide some context on the current situation?
**Dr. Klein:** Absolutely. The conflict has intensified significantly since Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel on October 7, which has prompted both Hezbollah and Palestinian militants in Lebanon to engage in cross-border exchanges of fire with Israel. This surge in violence is not only a result of the Hamas attacks but also reflects longstanding tensions in the region.
**Interviewer:** We’ve seen reports of casualties on both sides, including Israeli and Palestinian civilian lives lost. Could you elaborate on the impact this situation has had on civilians?
**Dr. Klein:** Yes, the numbers are indeed troubling. Over 1.3 thousand people have died in Israel due to the attacks, and Israeli retaliatory strikes in Gaza have reportedly resulted in more than 2,200 deaths, many of whom are civilians. The reports of civilians being caught in the crossfire, like the two Lebanese civilians killed in Sheba, highlight the tragic human toll of this conflict.
**Interviewer:** Hezbollah has made some statements in light of these events. What can you tell us about their involvement?
**Dr. Klein:** Hezbollah’s involvement is significant and multifaceted. The organization confirmed that one of its fighters was killed, and they framed it within the context of jihad. Their actions and statements indicate a commitment to supporting Hamas, reflecting the broader Iranian-backed alliance. This relationship complicates the conflict further and poses a risk of escalating into a wider regional confrontation.
**Interviewer:** With the situation evolving, what should we expect in the coming weeks?
**Dr. Klein:** Predicting the next steps is challenging, but if history has taught us anything, it’s that these confrontations can spiral quickly. We may see further retaliatory actions from Israel, continued militant exchanges, and a potential escalation involving Hezbollah. The international community, especially nations with influence in the region, will need to engage diplomatically to prevent a larger conflict from emerging.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Dr. Klein. It’s a critical situation to watch as it develops.
**Dr. Klein:** Thank you for having me. Let’s hope for a resolution soon.
