Israel Conducts Airstrikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah Claims Iran Will Not Withdraw Support

Israel conducted airstrikes in Lebanon on May 23, 2026, targeting areas linked to Hezbollah. The attacks came in response to recent rocket fire from the group, which has been escalating along the border. Hezbollah, in a statement released by the group, claimed that Iran will not abandon its support for the organization, despite international calls for de-escalation. The statement was reported by both The Straits Times and France 24, though the timing of the reports differed slightly. No casualties were immediately reported from the Israeli strikes, but the conflict has already caused significant disruption in the region.