The Israeli town on the frontline with Hezbollah
TL;DR
Metula, Israel's northernmost town, is under threat from Hezbollah rockets, with 12 soldiers and 2 civilians killed recently. The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon since March 2, following a Hezbollah attack.
Key points
- Metula is Israel's northernmost town.
- It is surrounded by Lebanon on three sides.
- 12 soldiers and 2 civilians killed by Hezbollah rockets recently.
- Over 2,000 deaths reported in Lebanon due to Israeli strikes.
- Conflict escalated after a Hezbollah attack on March 2.
The Israeli town on the frontline with Hezbollah
On the border between Lebanon and Israel lies Metula - Israel's northernmost town.
Surrounded on three sides by Lebanon, Metula is one of the first in the firing line when rockets are fired by Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed political and military group.
Israeli authorities say 12 soldiers and two civilians have been killed by Hezbollah rockets over the past six weeks as the conflict continues.
In Lebanon, more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli strikes, local authorities say, since fighting renewed on 2 March after a Hezbollah attack on Israel.
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Q&A
What is the significance of Metula in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict?
Metula is Israel's northernmost town and is directly threatened by Hezbollah rockets, making it a frontline area in the conflict.
How many casualties have occurred due to Hezbollah attacks on Israel?
Israeli authorities report that 12 soldiers and two civilians have been killed by Hezbollah rockets in the past six weeks.
What are the reported casualties in Lebanon since the conflict escalated?
Local authorities in Lebanon claim that more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since the fighting resumed on March 2.
When did the recent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah begin?
The recent fighting renewed on March 2, following a Hezbollah attack on Israel.
