In a recent escalation of tensions on the Lebanon-Israel border, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes on multiple Hezbollah positions, while the Iran-backed militant group responded by launching rockets towards Israeli targets. The skirmishes come amid Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, with Hezbollah repeatedly threatening to escalate the situation.

Hezbollah, led by Hassan Nasrallah, warned on Friday that their actions would be determined by the actions of Israel, stating "All options are on the table on the Lebanese front." In response, the group claimed their fighters had attacked at least six Israeli posts along the border, causing damage and destroying technical equipment.

Israel's military spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, confirmed the strikes and Israel's retaliation early on Saturday. The airstrikes, artillery fire, and tank assaults targeted Hezbollah positions, aiming to disrupt the group's infrastructure, weapons depots, and compounds.

This recent exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel marks the most frequent and deadliest clashes in years, with the last full-scale conflict occurring in 2006, which ultimately resulted in a stalemate.

Nasrallah's provocative rhetoric described Israel as weaker than a spider web, further escalating tensions in the region. These threats coincide with the Israeli military's ground invasion of Gaza, as they entered Gaza City for the first time on Friday.

The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has seen a significant rise, with the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza reporting 9,448 Palestinian fatalities. Meanwhile, more than 140 Palestinians have been killed in violence and Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank.

On the Israeli side, over 1,400 people have lost their lives, with the majority of casualties resulting from the October 7 Hamas attack that initiated the conflict. Additionally, more than 240 hostages have been taken from Israel into Gaza by the militant group.

The situation remains highly volatile as both Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire and threats, further exacerbating the already tense situation in the region. The international community is closely monitoring the developments, urging all sides to exercise restraint and seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts.