Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at an IDF force in southern Lebanon late Friday; the force intercepted it with no Israeli casualties. In response, Israeli fighter jets struck targets deep inside Lebanon, killing 4 and wounding 32, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
According to reports, Hezbollah launched an explosive drone toward an Israel Defense Forces unit in southern Lebanon last night. The force successfully intercepted the drone, and no Israeli casualties were reported. In a swift retaliatory move, Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck targets deep inside Lebanon. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 4 fatalities and 32 injuries from the strikes; no breakdown of combatant versus civilian casualties was provided. The incident marks a notable escalation on the northern front, which had seen periodic exchanges but relatively lower intensity since the 2024 ceasefire arrangement. No further details have been released by the IDF as of early Saturday.
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