Four Israeli soldiers were killed and dozens more injured in a Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) base in northern Israel.
The attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group. In response, the U.S. has announced it will send an advanced missile defense system, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), along with troops to Israel. The situation has drawn international attention, with Iran warning the U.S. to stay out of the conflict.
The violence also coincides with Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, further intensifying the regional conflict.
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Middle East latest: Four IDF soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone attack on army base; Israeli airstrike kills 'at least 20' in Gaza school
Israel's military says four soldiers have died, seven are severely injured and dozens more wounded following a Hezbollah drone strike on an army base in the northern town of Binyamina. It comes as the US has announced it is sending an advanced missile system with troops.
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