Top US military official, General CQ Brown, arrived in occupied Palestine on Sunday, just hours after Hezbollah carried out the initial stages of its retaliatory response against "Israel" over the martyrdom of Commander Fuoad Shokor. 

Brown, who serves as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is set to meet with senior Israeli military leaders during his visit.

"The commanders will discuss security and strategic issues regarding joint preparations in the region, as part of the response to threats in the Middle East," a statement issued by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) read.

Brown's visit is part of an unannounced trip to the Middle East aimed at providing support for "Israel".

Prior to this visit, Brown held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, where they discussed the situation at the Lebanese-Palestinian border.

El-Sisi "warned of the dangers of a new front opening in Lebanon and stressed the necessity of preserving Lebanon's stability and sovereignty," according to a statement from the president's office.

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Earlier today, the Lebanese Resistance announced the initial stages of its retaliatory response against "Israel".

In a statement, the Resistance clarified that the attack targeted a strategic Israeli military site, adding that details about the specific target "will be disclosed at a later time."

Simultaneously, the Resistance struck multiple sites, military barracks, and Iron Dome installations belonging to the occupation forces in northern occupied Palestine with a heavy barrage of missiles.

Hezbollah further stated that these military operations will continue for some time, with a comprehensive statement to be issued afterward, detailing the course and objectives of the operations.

The Resistance concluded its statement by emphasizing that it remains at the highest level of readiness, prepared to respond decisively to any Israeli transgression or aggression, and warning against severe and harsh consequences, particularly if civilians are targeted.