Israel warns of 'full-scale war' if Palestinian Authority launches Oct. 7-style attack
Israel on Monday threatened a “full-scale war” against the Palestinian Authority if it believed the West Bank-based body was preparing an attack on Israeli forces or settlements resembling Hamas’s October 7, 2023 assault. The warning was denounced by Palestinian authorities as an attempt to fuel the conflict during the Israeli election season.
Israel launched a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, resulting in the death of 12 people, including women and children, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The strikes followed a week-long ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, despite Israel's claim of seizing the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah.
Eleven individuals, consisting of two children and four women, perished in an attack on a building in Kfar Rumman. A separate strike in the same town claimed the life of a rescuer and injured another. Israel's military vowed to continue targeting Hezbollah after the overnight strikes, emphasizing its commitment to removing threats while adhering to the ceasefire agreement.
The Israeli foreign ministry accused Hezbollah of repeated drone attacks and attempted military rebuild in southern Lebanon, claiming the group violated the ceasefire agreement. Residents expressed fear and disbelief upon the airstrikes, with some residents evacuated from their homes due to perceived threats. Since the onset of conflict in March, Israeli airstrikes and a ground invasion have resulted in over 4,300 casualties, as reported by Beirut.
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