Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched missile strikes on four areas in northern Israel on Wednesday, in response to Israeli attacks on Majdal Selam and Blida in southern Lebanon.

Hebrew media outlets reported a "serious incident" in the north of the occupied territories, resulting in injuries to 15 Israeli soldiers. Hezbollah’s attacks targeted Israeli artillery positions.

While the Israeli military claimed that no damage or casualties were reported from the strikes, the incident marks the first direct Hezbollah attack on Israel since recent escalations.

Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israeli aggression, but analysts believe the group is seeking to avoid a full-scale war. "Hezbollah wants to avoid an all-out war," said Mohanad Hage Ali, deputy director of research at the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut. "But given the scale ... there will be pressure for a stronger response."

The situation remains tense as both sides monitor further developments. (ILKHA)