Israel Kills Senior Hezbollah Commanders as Rocket and Drone Attacks Escalate, Hamas Engages in Ceasefire Talks

Jul 4, 2024, 05:17 PM

In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel has killed two senior Hezbollah commanders within two weeks, including a recent airstrike in Tyre, Lebanon. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched a major rocket and drone attack on Israel, firing approximately 220 projectiles, causing fires and damage in northern Israel, including the Golan Heights. Amid these hostilities, Hamas leader Haniyeh has engaged in discussions with Qatari and Egyptian mediators to end the war in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized negotiators to participate in detailed ceasefire talks with Hamas, which could potentially result in a hostage release-for-ceasefire deal. The head of Mossad will travel to Doha on Friday to continue negotiations. U.S. President Joe Biden and Netanyahu have also discussed the ceasefire efforts, with the U.S. expressing optimism about a significant breakthrough in the negotiations.