Source: France 24 [French state media]
“Israel’s military vowed to intensify its attacks on the country and make Hezbollah pay a ‘heavy price’ after launching several strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and south Lebanon, areas where Hezbollah holds sway. The escalation came as Lebanese authorities, who have been trying to spare the country from any repercussions of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, said Hezbollah’s rocket fire gave Israel “excuses” to ramp up its attacks. Hezbollah’s attack on Israel overnight was the first time the Lebanese movement claimed responsibility for an operation against Israel since a November 2024 ceasefire sought to end over a year of hostilities between the two.” (03/02/26)