Israel launched artillery barrages into southern Lebanon on Sunday in response to Hezbollah’s attack on three Israeli military positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms. The cross-border fire occurred a day after Palestinian gunmen surprised Israeli towns, resulting in casualties. Hezbollah, a powerful armed group backed by Iran, stated that it targeted the Israeli military positions in solidarity with the Palestinians. In retaliation, the Israeli military fired artillery into Lebanon. Israel has occupied the Shebaa Farms since 1967, although both Syria and Lebanon claim ownership. The United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon has increased its presence in response to the conflict. Read more [here](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-strikes-lebanon-after-hezbollah-hits-shebaa-farms/articleshow/104255086.cms).