In the night of July 28, reports from the Telegram channel Press service of the Israeli troops indicated that the Israeli Air Force carried out air strikes targeting Hezbollah positions inside Lebanon. The brief notice suggested that the strikes hit sites in southern Lebanon as well as locations deeper within the country, including weapons depots and facilities described as terrorist infrastructure. The events reflect a period of heightened regional tension following a string of cross-border exchanges that Israel has attributed to Hezbollah and allied groups.
Earlier, on July 27, a rocket attack was reported from the Golan Heights area, resulting in injuries to more than 30 people, including children. Israeli authorities attributed responsibility to Hezbollah and pledged a strong response to what they characterized as a deliberate act of aggression. Hezbollah representatives rejected the accusations, stating that the claims of involvement were false and asserting that Israel was seeking to justify escalations.
Amid the unfolding confrontation, Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, defended measures taken against Hezbollah, framing them as necessary for national security. The incident drew reactions from international observers, including the United States, which condemned the attacks on the Golan Heights and indicated a willingness to continue supporting Israel. Observers noted the broader implications for regional stability as diplomacy and rhetoric intensified in response to the latest exchanges.
Commentators also referenced remarks from former officials at the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding the events on the Golan Heights, highlighting the international dimension of the episode and the varying interpretations offered by foreign governments and analysts who monitor the conflict from different vantage points.