Hezbollah Launches Strikes on Northern Israeli Settlements

Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia, launched strikes on the settlements of Abirim, Neve Ziv, and Manot in northern Israel for the first time. The action, announced on Friday, was in retaliation for an Israeli strike on Thursday that killed a commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan forces in southern Lebanon.

For the first time, Hezbollah targeted the northern Israeli settlements of Abirim, Neve Ziv, and Manot with strikes. The Iran-backed militia announced the action in a statement released on Friday.

The assault was a direct response to an Israeli strike on Thursday that resulted in the death of a field commander from Hezbollah's elite Radwan forces stationed in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah's retaliation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, highlighting the tensions between the militia and Israel. The developments are likely to further complicate the already volatile situation in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)