Escalation feared as Israel hits Lebanon with 40 missiles

Israel said it returned fire on Sunday after anti-tank missiles from Lebanon hit targets inside its territory, raising fears of a serious escalation with Hezbollah after a week of rising tensions.

Hezbollah claimed it destroyed an Israeli military vehicle and killed and wounded those inside, but Israel did not comment in detail.

Recommended For You

'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor confirms dual role in epic saga

Dubai's Al Mamzar Corniche project 88% complete, to be 'new generation' coastal spot

'Bhooth Bangla' trailer: Akshay Kumar back with Priyadarshan's horror comedy

WhatsApp rolls out full CarPlay interface with new features

Trump threats raise fears of escalation in war

 

Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri urged the United States and France to intervene, contacting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and French President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic adviser. The head of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon urged "maximum restraint".

Israel's army said in a statement that "a number of anti-tank missiles were fired from Lebanon towards an (Israeli military) base and military vehicles."

"A number of hits have been confirmed," it said. It was "responding with fire towards the sources of fire and targets in southern Lebanon." The Lebanese army said Israel fired 40 rockets into the south of the country.