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The Israeli army has said it is "prepared for any scenario" in the aftermath of a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas's deputy chief, stoking fears the war in the Gaza Strip could boil over into wider regional conflict.
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army has said it is “prepared for any scenario” after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas’s deputy chief, stoking fears the war in the Gaza Strip could boil over into wider regional conflict.
Israel continued airstrikes on Gaza post a drone strike in Lebanon killing Hamas' deputy leader, prompting concerns of a regional escalation. While Israel didn't claim responsibility, it's suspected in the assassination of Saleh al-Aruri, Hamas' key figure. The Israeli army declared high readiness, bombing Gaza, causing casualties. Amid threats to eliminate Hamas leaders, tensions persisted with Hezbollah. Despite warnings from global leaders and escalating violence, hopes for peace lingered, marred by continued conflict and humanitarian crises in Gaza and beyond.
The Israeli army has said it is "prepared for any scenario" after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas's deputy chief, stoking fears the war in the Gaza Strip could boil over into wider regional conflict.
Comments by David Barnea follow assassination of Hamas deputy political chief Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon