Over 60,000 Israelis living near the border with Lebanon have been evacuated from their homes due to escalating conflict, marking the first mass evacuation in Israeli history. The tension between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, with antitank missiles fired from Lebanon damaging homes in border towns and threats of death from Hezbollah fighters.
The conflict with Hezbollah, along with the ongoing war in Gaza, has resulted in casualties on both sides. Israeli warplanes patrol the border, responding to Hezbollah attacks with airstrikes, while Hezbollah has fired rockets and anti-tank missiles across the border.
The situation has turned the region into a ghost town, with residents split over the government’s decision to evacuate. Some view it as a sign of weakness, while others believe it has saved lives. Families like the Tamirs, who have returned to their homes despite the danger, live in constant fear of attacks.
Hezbollah’s use of advanced weaponry like drones and anti-tank missiles has made it difficult for Israel to defend against their attacks. The conflict has become personal for many residents, with threats and attacks targeting civilians on both sides of the border.
As the death toll rises and military action is considered, the prospect of a wider regional conflict looms. The once bustling communities along the border are now deserted, frozen in a state of anxious suspension as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates.