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Hezbollah Video Shows Israeli Apache Helicopter Dodging Missile, Border Tensions Escalate
Israeli Helicopter Evades Missile, Video Released
A dramatic video released by Hezbollah purportedly shows an Israeli Apache attack helicopter targeted in mid-air, appearing to dodge an incoming missile before sharply diving out of sight. The visuals, posted by Hezbollah, highlight escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. While the authenticity and exact timing of the footage remain unverified, it is rapidly circulating amid the volatile situation. Separately, rockets fired by Hezbollah struck Kiryat Shmona, an Israeli border city, reportedly injuring at least two people, according to emergency services.
Continued Cross-Border Hostilities and Israeli Retaliation
Hezbollah launched a heavy barrage of over 50 rockets from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel on the first day of Passover, forcing hundreds of thousands of civilians into bomb shelters. In response, the Israeli military has conducted a series of strikes across southern Lebanon, targeting dozens of sites linked to Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces claim more than 40 Hezbollah operatives have been killed in these retaliatory strikes, though these claims have not been independently verified. The persistent exchange of fire underscores a widening cycle of escalation, with both sides continuing to trade strikes, keeping civilians on either side of the border on high alert.
Rising Israeli Casualties and Beirut Airstrike
Israeli authorities have reported rising casualties amid ongoing fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military stated that 48 soldiers were wounded, and at least 10 officers and soldiers were killed during a 24-hour period. The Israeli Health Ministry reported 118 injured individuals admitted to hospitals on Tuesday, bringing the total to 6,638 since February 28th. Separately, the Israeli army announced it had begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, without specifying the targets. This comes as Iran has been carrying out attacks on Israeli and US military installations after rejecting Donald Trump's 15-point peace proposal.
*Source: YouTube: Times of India (2026-04-03)*
