In a recent escalation of tensions between Israel and Lebanon, two Israeli civilians were lightly wounded following a series of rocket attacks by Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that one vehicle in Avivim was directly hit by the rockets. These attacks prompted a robust response from the IDF, involving airstrikes on Hezbollah targets within Lebanon.
IDF’s Targeted Strikes in Lebanon
Following the rocket attacks, the IDF launched a series of airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. The strikes, carried out by IDF fighter jets on Wednesday night and Thursday, targeted a range of Hezbollah infrastructure. One of the significant targets included a launcher that had been used to fire rockets towards Israel earlier that day.
Artillery Fire Along the Border
Concurrently with the airstrikes, Israeli artillery units engaged targets along the Israel-Lebanese border. This action was part of a broader response to the threat posed by Hezbollah’s rocket attacks.
Details of the Rocket Attacks
The IDF elaborated that an anti-tank missile, along with other rockets fired from Lebanese territory, targeted areas in Upper Galilee, including Dovev, Mount Dov, and Avivim. The attacks resulted in a direct hit to a home in Dovev and the injury of two civilians. Additionally, attempted rocket launches from Lebanon aimed at Arab el-Aramsha were unsuccessful in crossing into Israeli territory.
IDF’s Claim on Hezbollah Rockets
The IDF has claimed that a significant portion of Hezbollah’s rockets, approximately one in five, fall short and land within Lebanese territory. Despite this, they pose a continuous threat to Israel. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari of the IDF highlighted the impact of these rockets, including civilian and military casualties and the displacement of thousands.
Ongoing IDF Operations
In response to the rocket attacks, IDF jets continued to strike various Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. These operations included attacks on additional launch posts and military infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah. The IDF also addressed aerial threats from Lebanon, intercepting and neutralizing suspicious targets that crossed into Israeli airspace.
Heightened Alert in Northern Israel
The recent events have led to heightened security alerts in northern Israel. Following the interception of aerial targets from Lebanon, a rocket alert was activated in the northern community of Margaliot, indicating continued tensions and the potential for further escalation in the region.
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