Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon as Drone Attack Injures Civilians

Israel launched new strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon hours before another round of negotiations was scheduled to take place. The military action comes as Hezbollah conducted a drone attack on Israeli territory that seriously injured civilians. The escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group and political party, threatens to derail diplomatic efforts to contain the conflict. Hezbollah has been launching attacks from its stronghold in southern Lebanon, while Israel has responded with airstrikes aimed at degrading the group's military capabilities along the border region.