Israel 'approved Lebanon attack' hours before Hezbollah rocket fire

The Israeli government reportedly approved plans for an attack on Lebanon just hours before Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets into Israel. Sources close to Hezbollah claim the group believed an Israeli military operation was imminent and decided to launch a preemptive strike. This exchange of fire occurred in retaliation for the assassination of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Following the rocket fire, Israel has conducted widespread attacks across Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties and vowing to intensify its response.