Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon After Detecting Missile Threat
IDF Hits Targets After Missile Threat
The Israeli military has carried out airstrikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah targets after detecting moves by the group to fire missiles and rockets into Israel.
The airstrikes, which targeted the Ayta al-Jabal area, were carried out on Saturday, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The IDF said that the airstrikes were "part of its ongoing efforts to prevent Hezbollah from carrying out terrorist attacks against Israel."
IDF Kills Hezbollah Commander
On Tuesday, the IDF announced that it had killed Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah's top military commander, in a targeted airstrike in Beirut.
According to the IDF, Shukr was responsible for planning and carrying out attacks against Israel.
The killing of Shukr is a major blow to Hezbollah, which is considered to be one of the most powerful militant groups in the Middle East.
Hezbollah Retaliates
In response to the killing of Shukr, Hezbollah launched a drone attack on Israel on Thursday.
The attack involved a large number of drones, which were launched from southern Lebanon.
The Israeli military said that it intercepted most of the drones, but some of them managed to reach Israeli territory.
Israel's Response
The Israeli military has said that it is prepared for any possible response from Hezbollah.
The IDF has increased its presence along the border with Lebanon and is monitoring the situation closely.
The Israeli government has also said that it will not tolerate any aggression from Hezbollah and will respond appropriately.
Conclusion
The recent escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah is a reminder of the ongoing security challenges in the Middle East.
It is important to note that the information in this article is based on reports from the Israeli military and Hezbollah.
The situation on the ground is fluid and may change rapidly.
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