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Early Sunday, Israel launched a series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon, claiming it was a pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah. The militant group, in turn, announced it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones in retaliation for the death of one of its top commanders, Fouad Shukur, last month. This intense exchange of fire has escalated tensions, raising fears of a broader conflict that could involve the United States, Iran, and other militant groups in the region. The escalation also threatens to derail ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Gaza, where Israel has been engaged in a prolonged conflict with Hamas, an ally of Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the military had eliminated “thousands of rockets“ aimed at northern Israel, urging citizens to follow safety protocols. The air raid sirens sounded throughout northern Israel, and Ben-Gurion International Airport temporarily shut down due to the threat. Hezbollah claimed its attack target