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Escalating Conflict: Israel and Hezbollah Engage in Renewed Fighting Amid Heavy Casualties

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have reignited, resulting in a deadly exchange of fire, marking the deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006. Reports indicate that at least six fatalities occurred in Lebanon following targeted Israeli strikes on Hezbollah positions, including a missile chief in Beirut, resulting in a total death toll nearing 560 in the ongoing conflict. In response, Hezbollah has ramped up its rocket attacks, with recent incidents reported in Haifa, where Israeli residents have been urged to seek shelter as sirens sound frequently. Hospitals in northern Israel are preparing for emergencies by relocating patients to underground facilities, as fears of total war loom large. The situation remains fluid with a barrage of missiles being intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system, but concerns persist about the psychological effects of the conflict on residents in affected areas.
The Associated Press, The Washington Post, The Jerusalem Post, Haaretz, The Times of Israel, The Hill, Yahoo! Voices, i24NEWS, Ynetnews, Israel Hayom