Two rockets fired from Lebanon toward the Haifa Bay area were intercepted by Israel’s missile defense system, the Israeli military confirmed. The attack did not result in any casualties, according to The Times of Israel. The interception marks a continued escalation of violence along Israel’s northern border as tensions with Hezbollah persist.
Golani Brigade Faces Heavy Losses in Lebanon
The Israeli military confirmed that seven soldiers from the Golani Brigade were killed during fighting with Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon. Brigadier General Adi Gannon confirmed the deaths on Thursday, increasing the toll from an earlier report that six soldiers had been killed in a battle on Wednesday in a southern Lebanese village.
Despite the losses, the commander of the Golani Brigade, Colonel Oren Harel, vowed that his unit would remain at the frontlines of the Israeli operation in Lebanon. “Our brigade will continue to fight as we have since the beginning of this war,” he said. The Golani Brigade has long been a central force in Israel’s military operations in the region.
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Young Soldiers Among the Dead
Reports indicate that six of the fallen soldiers were aged between 19 and 22. The young soldiers were caught in the intense firefight with Hezbollah fighters, marking one of the deadliest days for the Israeli military since the conflict erupted.
Protests in Paris Against Israel’s National Football Team
In Paris, protests erupted on Thursday as pro-Palestinian groups gathered outside the stadium hosting the Nations League match between France and Israel. The protesters expressed their opposition to France’s hosting of the Israeli national football team amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon.
The rally was held just hours before the match, with demonstrators calling for solidarity with Palestine. Despite the protests, the match went ahead, with French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance. Security was tight around the stadium, and a large police presence was deployed to manage the protests.
Rising Tensions in the Middle East
The events reflect the intensifying violence in the region as Israel continues its military operations in Lebanon and Gaza. Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group, has been increasing its attacks on Israel, while Israel’s military remains focused on dismantling Hezbollah’s infrastructure. The escalation has prompted international concern over the stability of the region and the potential for further conflict.
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