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On Tuesday, Israel’s military reported that a Greek Orthodox Church in northern Israel, situated in the abandoned Palestinian Christian village of Iqrit, was struck by an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon, resulting in the injury of a civilian. The village’s residents were compelled to leave during the 1948 war and the establishment of Israel. The Israeli army attributed the attack to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, accusing them of targeting Israeli civilian and religious sites.
The border region between Lebanon and Israel has witnessed heightened hostilities, primarily involving exchanges of fire between the Israeli army and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group. These incidents have occurred in the context of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war since October 7, raising concerns about the potential for a broader conflict. Hezbollah claims to be acting in support of Hamas.
As of now, more than 150 people have been killed on the Lebanese side, including Hezbollah fighters and civilians, with escalating attacks reported on religious sites. On the Israeli side, casualties include both civilians and soldiers. The latest Israeli military update indicates that at least four civilians and nine soldiers have been killed since October 7. The most recent death was a soldier who succumbed to wounds sustained earlier.
The situation remains tense, with ongoing attacks reported from both sides, posing a risk of further escalation in the region.
