Escalating Border Tensions: A Historical Overview of the Lebanese-Israeli Conflict

The Lebanese-Israeli conflict has been marked by decades of warfare, from Lebanon's involvement in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War to the recent escalation involving Hezbollah. Key events include Israeli invasions, Hezbollah's formation, and numerous cross-border operations, resulting in significant casualties and displacement of civilians on both sides.

A sharp escalation in border warfare between the Iran-backed Hezbollah group and Israel is raising fears of a new Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon. This latest episode adds to decades of conflict across the Lebanese-Israeli frontier.

Since 1948, Lebanon has been entangled in various conflicts with Israel. Initially, it allied with other Arab nations against the nascent state of Israel. Over the years, several significant incidents have intensified tensions, including Israeli airstrikes, Hezbollah's guerilla actions, and retaliatory operations by both sides.

The current conflict, marked by operations such as 'Operation Northern Arrows', has resulted in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and mass displacements. Both Hezbollah and Israel continue to engage in aggressive tactics, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)