Discovery of Russian Kornet Anti-Tank Missiles in Hezbollah Positions

On Friday, December 2, the Israeli army announced the discovery of Russian Kornet anti-tank missiles in one of Hezbollah's positions in southern Lebanon. The Hebrew-language page of the Israeli army on X media also published images and videos of this anti-tank missile and a drone ready for launch. Israeli soldiers have discovered and destroyed several positions, weapons depots, and infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah during their ongoing ground operations in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army stated in a press release that on Friday, December 2, it targeted Hezbollah positions in the coastal city of Tyre in two rounds of airstrikes. According to this statement, command centers, weapons depots, and other Hezbollah infrastructure were targeted in these attacks. Before conducting the strikes, the Israeli army distributed warnings to civilian residents in the area. The Israeli army also reported that on Friday, December 2, Hezbollah fired approximately 30 rockets at the western Galilee and Haifa regions. According to the statement, some of the rockets were intercepted and destroyed. The Israeli police announced that this rocket fire caused damage to a factory in Nahariya. As of the time of this report, there have been no reports of casualties from this attack. The United Nations and Italy announced that Hezbollah is likely responsible for a rocket attack that injured four Italian peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated that Hezbollah or a group affiliated with it is likely responsible for this attack, which caused significant damage to the infrastructure where the peacekeepers are stationed. Antonio Tajani, Italy's Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, stated on Friday that it appears that four UN peacekeepers in Lebanon were injured by two rockets fired by Hezbollah. At the same time, Georgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, expressed "deep anger and concern" over the new attacks on the UNIFIL headquarters, calling these attacks "unacceptable" and urging "all parties" to ensure the safety of UNIFIL peacekeepers under all circumstances and to quickly identify the perpetrators of such attacks. Unlike Tajani, Meloni did not name Hezbollah as a possible perpetrator of this attack. In this regard, a spokesperson for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Italians are awaiting UNIFIL's investigations into this matter. The Italian Defense Minister also mentioned that the rockets fired hit the shelter of the Italian soldiers, and the breaking of the shelter's windows caused their injuries. Hours before the statements from Italian officials, Reuters reported citing two government sources that four Italian soldiers were injured in an attack on the UNIFIL headquarters in the village of Shama in southern Lebanon. According to one of the sources, the injuries sustained by these four soldiers are minor, their lives are not in danger, and investigations into this incident are ongoing. A brief overview of the war: Since the terrorist attack on October 7 last year, Hezbollah has unilaterally begun its rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel. In response, Israel has conducted severe attacks against this group's positions in Lebanon and Syria, killing hundreds of members of this major proxy arm of the Iranian government in the region, including its leader and senior military commanders such as Hassan Nasrallah, Foad Shakir, Ibrahim Aqil, and Hashem Safi al-Din. The country is determined to secure its northern borders and facilitate the return of displaced civilians to their homes. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, more than 3,500 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon, with the highest casualties recorded since late last month. Last month, a conference in Paris managed to raise $200 million for security support for the Lebanese armed forces and $800 million in humanitarian aid. The Lebanese army, which plays an important role in maintaining stability in the country, is struggling to meet the basic needs of its 80,000 soldiers. Hezbollah's attack with explosive drones; Israel responded. Continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Gaza; a senior Hezbollah spokesperson was killed. Hezbollah accused of rocket attack on Italian UNIFIL peacekeepers. Israel demands "the right to attack Hezbollah" in any potential ceasefire agreement. Biden's advisor travels to Israel to finalize a ceasefire with Hezbollah. France requests Gulf countries to strengthen the Lebanese army. Hochstein in Beirut: There is a real opportunity to end the war. The Israeli army confirmed the killing of Mohammad Afif, Hezbollah's media officer. The Israeli army shelled Hezbollah from "Lebanese territory."