Israel said it launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon after rockets were fired into northern Israel earlier on Friday, escalating tensions along the border.

The Israeli military said the targets were linked to Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese armed group backed by Iran. The strikes came in response to the cross-border fire, which raised fears of a broader confrontation in a region already on edge.

Reuters reported that the exchange added to mounting instability along the Israel-Lebanon frontier, where periodic attacks have repeatedly threatened civilian areas on both sides. Officials have warned that continued tit-for-tat attacks could deepen the risk to local communities.

The latest incident underscores how quickly border violence can intensify, with civilians once again exposed to the consequences of armed groups and military retaliation in a conflict that shows little sign of easing.