IDF strikes Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon
The ceasefire in Lebanon has been violated, with the IDF conducting artillery fire in response to Hezbollah movements.
The ceasefire in Lebanon has been violated, with the IDF conducting artillery fire in response to Hezbollah movements.
The IDF provided additional details about the strikes, noting they involved both air and ground forces along with artillery support, and targeted terrorist infrastructure sites in addition to the operatives themselves.
The IDF statement provides new details, specifying the use of both Air Force and ground forces, artillery support, and the destruction of terrorist infrastructure.
The IDF provided a detailed statement on the rationale for the strikes, specifying that terrorists approached from north of the Yellow Line and that artillery was used to support ground troops and hit terrorist infrastructure.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly confirmed the ceasefire violation, stating the IDF is responding with artillery fire.
The New York Times has reported on the violation, providing a media source for the initial claim.