Israel is signaling a new era of conflict in the Middle East after it launched a new round of strikes in southern Lebanon overnight.
The Israeli military says it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure sites and weapons storage facilities after anti-tank missiles were fired from southern Lebanon into Israeli territory, wounding at least eight people.RELATED STORY | A closer look at Hezbollah's tunnel threatThe strikes come after two days of attacks on wireless devices — including pagers and walkie-talkies — used by members of Hezbollah that exploded, killing dozens of people and injuring thousands of others.
Some 60,000 Israelis have been internally displaced since the country launched its war against Hamas and other Iranian-allied militant groups in the region.U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart overnight, reiterating the unwavering U.S. support for Israel. However, the White House has also been seeking to lower tensions in attempt to prevent a further escalation in the region.
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