The Israeli army states that since this morning, the Israeli Air Force has attacked over 150 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. According to the Israeli army, dozens of fighter jets from all units of the air force participated in these attacks. These strikes occurred after the Israeli army announced that it had identified Hezbollah's readiness to carry out 'large missile attacks' against Israel. In this context, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that he spoke with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding the developing situation at Israel's northern border with Lebanon. Gallant mentioned in a statement that he provided an 'assessment of Hezbollah's threat levels' to the U.S. Secretary of Defense and updated him on the Israeli army's operations to reduce Hezbollah's capability to attack Israeli civilians. Gallant also stated, 'We also discussed the broader regional situation and threats posed by Iran and its proxy groups.' In this context, Hebrew-language media report that people in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley are receiving text messages warning them to stay away from buildings used by Hezbollah to store weapons. In the early hours of Monday, the Israeli army announced that it had commenced 'extensive' attacks against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Lebanese media also reported on attacks in the south and deep within the country. Following the initiation of these attacks, Yair Lapid, the leader of the Israeli opposition, issued a statement supporting the strikes and emphasized that 'the time has come.'
Israeli Army Claims It Attacked 'Over 150 Targets' of Hezbollah in Lebanon This Morning
The Israeli army has launched extensive airstrikes against over 150 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing concerns over Hezbollah's readiness for missile attacks. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has communicated with U.S. officials about the situation. This escalation is significant as it reflects ongoing tensions in the region and the involvement of international actors.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on over 150 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing imminent missile threats. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant discussed the situation with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
- Over 150 Hezbollah targets were hit by Israeli airstrikes.
- The strikes were a response to perceived missile threats from Hezbollah.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has long been a major adversary of Israel, with frequent conflicts arising from their border proximity and political tensions.
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