Operation Northern Arrows: Israeli Forces Begin Raids in Lebanon After Nasrallah's Death

Israel has launched a new phase of its military campaign, "Northern Arrows," targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. This move follows the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. The raids are described as "targeted" and aim at neutralizing Hezbollah's infrastructure near the Israeli border, which poses direct threats to northern Israeli communities. Israeli airstrikes have intensified across southern Beirut, forcing large-scale evacuations. Hezbollah, while mourning the loss of its leader, remains unyielding, warning Israel against further incursions. Despite international calls for a ceasefire from global leaders like the UN and U.S. President Biden, the conflict shows no signs of de-escalation. Israel’s Defense Minister emphasized that air, sea, and land operations will continue as necessary to protect northern Israel. With this renewed focus on Lebanon, alongside ongoing fighting in Gaza, the conflict threatens to expand across multiple fronts, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Civilians in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria remain the most vulnerable, with hundreds already displaced or killed in the escalating violence.