The US and Israel's war in the Middle East spills open further with Hezbollah joining the fight

"Hezbollah said that it had launched "a barrage of advanced missiles and a swarm of drones" against a missile defense site in Haifa, which is in northern Israel. The group said the attacks were carried out "in revenge for the pure blood of the Supreme Leader of Muslims," referring to the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei."

"The Israel Defense Forces also said in a statement that it had begun striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon "in response to projectile fire toward northern Israel." "Hezbollah is operating on behalf of the Iranian regime, opening fire against the Israeli civilians, and bringing ruin to Lebanon," it said."

"Israeli forces have told about 50 villages in southern and eastern Lebanon to evacuate, saying that it is likely to begin conducting strikes against Hezbollah targets there. Hezbollah has long been backed by Iran, which the US and Israel began attacking on Saturday with an onslaught of strikes."

Israel and Hezbollah engaged in direct military exchanges on Monday morning, marking escalation in the regional conflict. Hezbollah launched advanced missiles and drones at an Israeli missile defense site in Haifa, stating the attacks avenged Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death. Israel responded by striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including the Beirut area, with damage reported in southern suburbs. Israeli forces ordered approximately 50 villages in southern and eastern Lebanon to evacuate in preparation for further strikes. Israel declared readiness for an all-fronts scenario. Hezbollah operates with Iranian backing, and these exchanges represent escalation following recent US and Israeli strikes against Iran.

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