Lebanon’s flagship air carrier, Middle East Airlines, delayed departures of several inbound flights to Beirut on Sunday, the airline announced.
The decision by Middle East Airlines came after the Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday that the military struck targets “deep inside” Lebonnon overnight. The IDF attack in Lebanon unfolded a day after a rocket strike killed 12 people in Majdal Shams, a town in Golan Heights.
Hezbollah denied involvement in the rocket attack in Majdal Shams, but IDF officials claim it was a Hezbollah rocket that hit a sports field, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that “every indication” points to Hezbollah as being responsible for the strike.
Middle East Airlines said it delayed the departures of six inbound flights to Beruit that would normally land at night. The flights are now scheduled to land during the day on Monday, the airline said.
Meanwhile, Royal Jordanian Airlines also told ABC News it is considering rescheduling a flight from Amman to Beirut to early Monday morning.
-ABC News’ Ghazi Balkiz
Israel has launched a series of strikes in Lebanon following a deadly attack on its territory, escalating tensions in the already volatile region. The latest updates from the Israel-Gaza conflict have shown a significant increase in violence, with both sides exchanging fire and casualties mounting.
The conflict began when a rocket fired from Lebanon struck a civilian vehicle in northern Israel, killing two people and injuring several others. In response, the Israeli military launched airstrikes on targets in southern Lebanon, including what they described as “terrorist infrastructure.”
The Israeli government has blamed the militant group Hezbollah for the attack, accusing them of using Lebanese territory to launch attacks on Israel. Hezbollah, however, has denied any involvement in the incident and condemned the Israeli strikes as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty.
The situation has raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict in the region, with both Israel and Hezbollah vowing to retaliate for any further attacks. The United Nations has called for restraint and urged both sides to avoid escalating the situation further.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants continues to rage on. The latest reports indicate that at least 200 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, including many civilians. On the Israeli side, several people have been killed and hundreds more injured in rocket attacks from Gaza.
The international community has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations to end the violence. However, both sides seem determined to continue fighting, with no end in sight to the bloodshed.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, it is crucial for all parties involved to prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The cycle of violence and retaliation only leads to more suffering and loss of life, and it is imperative that all sides come together to find a way to end the hostilities and build a lasting peace in the region.
