Israeli forces openly claimed attacks over the weekend in Syria and the Palestinian-administered Gaza Strip and were blamed for two more operations in Lebanon and Iraq.
As reports of what occurred across the region emerged, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at his country's ongoing efforts abroad, telling a Monday planning meeting that"we will deepen our roots and strike at our enemies."
Members of the Lebanese Shiite Muslim Hezbollah movement carry the coffin of their comrades, who were killed in Israeli strikes in Syria, during the funeral in the Ghobeiry neighborhood of southern Beirut on August 26. The powerful Iran-backed paramilitary group has fought two wars and various skirmishes with Israel.
Hours later, Lebanon's National News Agency reported that Israeli jets struck positions of the nationalist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - General Command in eastern Qusaya. The group, which also has ties to Iran, reportedly responded with anti-aircraft fire in what would be one of the most serious engagements involving the two countries since Hezbollah and Israel fought in 2006.
Speaking Monday to a media outlet affiliated with the paramilitary forces, Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesperson Tahseen al-Khafaji warned Monday that"we will not allow security forces or the Popular Mobilization Forces to be subjected to any aggression," but noted that"investigations are still underway."
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