The Israel Defense Forces have initiated a wave of preemptive strikes in Lebanon, the military announced. No further details on the scope, targets, or locations have been released yet.
The IDF announced at 16:37 Jerusalem time that it has launched a wave of preemptive strikes in Lebanon. The military did not specify the targets or areas of operation. This comes amid weeks of sustained Israeli strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as The Zioneer has previously reported (Jun 9, 12:24; Jun 10, 07:50; Jun 12, 13:22). The current operation is described as a preemptive wave rather than a continuation of ongoing strikes, though the tactical distinction is not yet clear from available sources. No reports of Hezbollah retaliation or cross-border fire have emerged since the announcement.
2 developments
- ConfirmedIDF launches broad wave of strikes in southern Lebanon, targets Hezbollah in Tyre and Sidon
- DevelopingIDF carries out first airstrike in Lebanon since ceasefire announcement tonight
- DevelopingWalla News reports: IDF strikes targets in Lebanon
- StrongIDF carries out widespread attacks in southern Lebanon, 'fire belt' pattern
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