Escalating Tensions: Hezbollah's Retaliation Looms Over Middle East

Hezbollah launched drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel in response to Israel's killing of a top commander, with further retaliation promised. Israeli officials reported injuries and ongoing investigations. The conflict raises fears of a broader Middle Eastern war, especially following other recent high-profile assassinations.

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Lebanon's Hezbollah launched multiple drone and rocket attacks into northern Israel on Tuesday. However, the group warned that this was not their ultimate retaliation for Israel's killing of a top commander last week.

Hezbollah targeted military sites near Acre and an Israeli military vehicle. While an Israeli interceptor missed a target and caused civilian injuries, the Israeli military reported several hostile drones crossing from Lebanon, one of which was intercepted. The aftermath saw seven people evacuated to the hospital, with one in critical condition.

Tensions are skyrocketing as Hezbollah vows further retaliation for the assassination of its commander, Fuad Shukr. This vow and a parallel incident involving the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran heighten the risk of a full-scale Middle Eastern war.

(With inputs from agencies.)