A major escalation of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah occurred on Tuesday when Hezbollah targeted an Israeli tank with a guided missile, according to security sources in Lebanon. In response, the Israeli army launched a helicopter strike on an observation post belonging to Hezbollah. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Hezbollah, a Lebanese-based militant group with close ties to Palestinian groups, has been vocal in their support for the Palestinians, claiming that their "guns and rockets are with them."

Over the past few days, Hezbollah has fired at multiple Israeli positions along the border, including three on Sunday and two on Monday. However, they have not yet launched a major offensive against Israel. In retaliation for the rocket attacks from Lebanon, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. Rocket sirens sounded in several Israeli border communities, but no injuries or damage were reported.

The IDF then confirmed that Israeli tanks struck Hezbollah observation points in southern Lebanon in response to the firing of approximately 15 rockets into northern Israel. An IDF helicopter also attacked another Hezbollah observation post after an anti-tank guided missile was launched at Israeli forces. The situation escalated further when Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, claimed responsibility for firing rockets on Israel from southern Lebanon.

This claim was made in a statement by Hamas' armed wing. Suspected terrorist infiltration from the Lebanese border prompted Israeli forces to conduct scans along the border and residents of towns located within four kilometers of the border were asked to seek shelter in their homes. However, the threat was eventually lifted in the evening. The recent series of attacks and counterattacks between Israel and Hezbollah have heightened tensions in the region. The Israeli government is closely monitoring the situation and has vowed to protect the country against any threats. The international community, particularly neighboring countries, is also watching the developments closely, hoping for a de-escalation in order to prevent further violence and instability.