Israel bombards Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates | US-Israel war on Iran
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Why in news
Hezbollah launched 'Operation Chewed Wheat' involving Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to strike over 50 locations in Israel, leading to retaliatory Israeli airstrikes on Beirut.
Background
Hezbollah and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted military bases in Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Beersheba. Israel responded with airstrikes on Beirut's southern and central suburbs, resulting in at least seven deaths and widespread displacement in Lebanon.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOperation Chewed Wheat targeted over 50 locations across Israel.
- PlaceIsraeli military bases targeted in Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Beersheba.
- FactIsraeli airstrikes in Beirut resulted in at least seven deaths.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the implications of escalating proxy warfare in the Middle East on regional stability and global energy security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Proxy dynamics: Iran's Revolutionary Guards' involvement in non-state actor operations
- Humanitarian crisis: Large-scale internal displacement and infrastructure damage in Lebanon
- Regional escalation: Risk of direct confrontation between Israel and Iran
Keywords: Proxy War · Regional Stability · Non-state Actors · Retaliatory Strikes · Geopolitical Friction
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