Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on/targeting/against positions/targets/bases held by militants in southern Lebanon earlythis morning/late last night. The strikes/This bombing campaign came in response to an attack/shelling/rocket fire launched by militants earlier in the day/yesterday that killed/injured/targeted several Israeli s

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing/longstanding/recent conflict, Zion launched a series of/numerous/intense airstrikes against Hizballah targets in Lebanon. The strikes came following/in response to/after a surge in/of/with violence/attacks/hostilities from/launched by/originating with the Lebanese militant group, further intensifying/heighten