The Israeli military continued its offensive against Lebanon. According to its own statement, targets of the Hezbollah militia were bombed. In response, the air force fired about 100 rocket launchers.
The Israeli Air Force has again struck targets in neighboring Lebanon. The military said about 100 rocket launchers belonging to the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah were hit. The air force also struck “terrorist infrastructure.” The military said it would continue to weaken Hezbollah’s infrastructure and capabilities to defend the state of Israel. The military had previously said its artillery had struck the Naqura area in southern Lebanon.
Lebanese security sources said it was the worst Israeli attack since mutual shelling began in October. About 70 targets were hit within 20 minutes. The area confirmed that a rocket launcher was hit. This was the second Israeli airstrike on Lebanon on Thursday.
Secretary Gallant wants to continue the attack
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has already announced that the offensive against Hezbollah will continue. “Hezbollah feels persecuted,” he said, according to his office. “Our series of military actions will continue.”
“This new phase of the war presents significant opportunities, but also significant risks,” Gallant said in a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials. The consultations covered a variety of scenarios in the fight against Hezbollah. The goal was to get northern Israelis back to their homes. “Over time, Hezbollah will pay an increasingly greater price.”
After the deadly attack on Hezbollah’s communications technology, Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah again declared retaliation against Israel. “This crime is tantamount to a declaration of war,” he said. Israel has crossed all boundaries. The Israeli side has not yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
Israel plans ‘action’ in north
The Israeli military has urged civilians to stay away from the northern military training area over the weekend, as the military is expected to conduct “operations” there, meaning that unauthorized people’s lives are at risk. “Shooting and explosions are likely to be heard in nearby villages,” the statement added. The exact meaning of the directive remains unclear.
The UN Security Council is planning an emergency meeting to address the urgency of the situation. The UN’s most powerful body is scheduled to meet Friday evening, according to diplomatic sources.
