Hezbollah Attacks Israel After Leader Killed
Hezbollah launched missiles and drones toward Israel on Monday. This was their first attack in over a year.
The attack came after Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed. Israel responded with heavy airstrikes on Beirut in Lebanon.
Residents heard about a dozen blasts at 3am. At least 31 people died in the strikes.
Around 150 people were injured. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading attacks.
Klear Note — Hezbollah is a militant group based in Lebanon. Israel and Hezbollah have fought multiple times over decades.
Key Terms 2
- Hezbollah Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon
- Ali Khamenei Iran's Supreme Leader, the country's top religious and political leader