It attacked Israel on Monday Locations of the Hezbollah terrorist group in LebanonAs hostilities continue on the Lebanese-Israeli border, the Israeli Minister of Defense, Yoav GalanHe stressed that Israel will continue bombing until it restores security to its residents.
“Earlier today, Israeli warplanes bombed a military site in the town of Maroun al-Ras in southern Lebanon. According to him, “there were a number of Hezbollah terrorists inside” and after the attack, “Several secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapons inside the building.”An Israeli army spokesman said in a statement.
In turn, Israeli forces reported that they attacked three other observation points of the terrorist group and a military compound in other parts of southern Lebanon, in the areas of Meruhim, Taybeh, Shehin, Tayr Harfa, Kafr Kila, and Blida.
The Israeli army said, “Hezbollah's activity south of the Litani River in Lebanon, including the use and storage of weapons, constitutes a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.” “I will continue to defend Israel's borders from any threat.”
The exchange of fire between Israel, Hezbollah, and other Palestinian factions in southern Lebanon has occurred almost daily, practically since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on October 7, which has led to escalation of tension in the region, and has also led to the largest increase in Hostilities on the border between Lebanon and Israel since the 2006 war have already pitted the Israeli state against Hezbollah.
The Shiite group is currently attacking Israeli territory in support of Hamas and the Palestinian causeAlthough the escalation of tensions has remained relatively moderate and has not led to open war, Israel warns that it is prepared to intensify attacks if the Lebanese group does not move away from the border area.
A war in the north will be a challenge for Israel, but devastating for Hezbollah and Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Minister warned today during a meeting with his French counterpart that Israel will not stop firing until it can ensure the safe return of tens of thousands of Israeli residents in border towns who had to be evacuated. Sebastian LecornuVisit Israel.
Gallant stressed that the Israeli authorities prefer to stop the escalation of the conflict with Hezbollah “through diplomatic channels,” although they maintain “military preparedness” for the situation.
“Even if Hezbollah stops firing unilaterally, Israel will not do so until it can guarantee the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes,” Gallant warned.
Deaths in the Lebanese-Israeli border area since the beginning of the conflict There are at least 226, including 18 Israelis – 12 soldiers and six civilians – and about 208 people in Lebanon.Among them are 20 members of the Palestinian militia, a soldier, and 23 civilians, including a journalist and three children, in addition to members of the Lebanese terrorist group.
The gradual escalation of violence unleashed fears of an open war between the two sides, especially after an attack attributed to Israel that led to the killing of the second man in the Islamic Hamas movement, Saleh Al-Arouri, in Beirut in early January.
(With information from EFE)
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