The Lebanese Hezbollah announced on Saturday that it had bombarded the Israeli Mount Neriya base with Katyusha rockets. Hezbollah stated in a press release covered by the National Media Agency that the shelling supports the resilient Palestinian people in Gaza and is a response to “the Israeli enemy’s assaults on the steadfast southern villages and secure homes, especially the recent attack on the town of Froun.” The base, currently occupied by forces from the Golani Brigade, serves as a command center.
Recent incidents in the border areas of South Lebanon have seen an exchange of fire between the Israeli military and Hezbollah since October 8, following Israel’s declaration of war on Gaza and Hezbollah’s declaration of support for the people of the sector.
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has been marked by periods of intense military engagement and political tension. This historical animosity dates back several decades and involves a complex interplay of regional politics, military strategies, and international relations.
The recent flare-ups involve near-daily exchanges of strikes, linked to broader regional tensions including the war in Gaza. These engagements have typically involved rocket fire from Hezbollah and airstrikes from Israel, affecting civilian populations and escalating fears of a broader conflict.
The ongoing conflict is characterized by intermittent but severe clashes. Both sides have significant military capabilities, with Hezbollah possessing a large arsenal of rockets capable of striking deep into Israeli territory and Israel maintaining robust defense systems.
