Intensified Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
Airstrikes on Saturday marked one of the highest intensities since Hezbollah began retaliating against Israel's conflict in Gaza. The Israeli government cautioned of a potential Hezbollah attack soon, as nearly 400 launchers were targeted in multiple regions of southern Lebanon, with over 50 air raids conducted within a short timeframe.
EGP The intensity of airstrikes on Saturday is among the highest recorded since Hezbollah began firing rockets into northern Israel last year in support of Hamas amid Israel’s war in Gaza.
The Israeli government warned a possible Hezbollah attack could happen “within a short time frame.” Citizens are under expanded restrictions amidst the warnings.
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- Hagari said Saturday that the IDF struck nearly 400 Hezbollah launchers. Lebanese state news agency NNA reported that more than 50 air raids happened in multiple parts of southern Lebanon in less than 40 minutes on Saturday night local time.
- Planes targeted towns in the western part of the country, including Tir Harfa, Shihin, Al-Jibeen, Zibqin and Al-Duhayra, NNA reported. Heavy drone activity was observed during strikes targeting the outskirts of Tuffahta and Al-Baysariya, according to the agency. Other strikes were reported around the Deir Amas valley in the Tyre district. Read more…
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