Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete March 2, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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Following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire, escalating regional tensions. Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Haifa, Israel, claiming it was retaliation for Khamenei's death and recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Israel responded by striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, with the Israeli defense minister vowing a "heavy price" and marking Hezbollah's leader as a target. The Lebanese government condemned Hezbollah's actions and banned their military activities. The exchange follows a wider conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US, which began after a joint US-Israeli attack on Iranian leadership.

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Israel Katz 30% United States ×340% Naim Qassem ×240% Haifa ×350% Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 50% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×360% Iran ×570% Lebanon ×680% Hezbollah ×1090% Israel ×1090%

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