Israel neutralizes missile attack launched from Lebanon and destroys Hezbollah weapons depot
israel defense forces (IDF) intercepted five projectiles launched from Lebanon this Sunday, after which anti-aircraft sirens were activated in several areas of the north of the country, including the city. haifa,
The incident occurred in the context of rising tensions after the Hezbollah-backed terrorist group iranshot around 320 shells during Yom KippurThe holiest date in Judaism, which ended on Saturday night.
In response to these attacks, the Israeli army intensified its operations in southern Lebanon. 8th Combat Brigade and LOTAR Counterterrorism Unit They revealed that they found dozens of weapons caches hidden in civilian homes and confirmed Hezbollah’s dangerous strategy of using civilian infrastructure as a shield for its military operations.
The weapons discovered are Mortar shells, mines, Kalashnikov rifles, combat jackets and Kornet anti-tank missiles.According to the Israeli Army, these weapons were for the Israeli Army. Hezbollah’s elite RadwanWhich was preparing a land invasion of northern Israel.
Additionally, troops found tunnels containing living rooms of the terrorist group’s fighters, confirming preparations for future attacks.
Under the command of the 91st Division, Israeli forces have launched strategic strikes to eliminate Hezbollah fighters and destroy terrorist infrastructure along the border. According to the IDF, troops have led hand-to-hand combat, managed to eliminate several militants and directed aerial bombardment from the ground.
,Hezbollah continues to use cowardly tactics by deploying arsenals in civilian areas and exposing the population to the dangers of conflict.“, an army spokesperson announced.
“We are committed to protecting our population and we will not allow these terrorist actions to go unpunished,” he said.
For its part, official Lebanese media reported that a israeli air attack Destroyed the historic mosque in the village of Kfar TibnitIn southern Lebanon, in the early hours of this Sunday.
Hezbollah militants also reported clashes along the border, claiming their fighters planted explosives and foiled Israeli infiltration attempts near the village of Ramiya.
The Lebanese militant group, considered Iran’s military arm in the region, has stepped up its attacks against Israel. Meanwhile, the IDF has maintained its tough stance against the expansion of Iranian influence and stressed that it will not tolerate aggression against its sovereignty.
Increasing Iranian interference in middle east It affects not only Israel and Lebanon, but also other important areas in the region. agencies of united nations And NGO This Sunday he expressed his “serious concern” about the decision of Yemen’s Houthi rebelsBacked by Iran, it has arbitrarily detained a large number of its employees since June.
The Houthis have arrested dozens of workers from the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations on baseless allegations of involvement. “The American-Israeli spy network”, a claim which the United Nations categorically rejects.
,We are indeed extremely concerned by the reference to ‘criminal prosecution’ of a large number of colleagues arbitrarily detained by Houthi authorities.said a statement signed by key UN entities and a number of affected international NGOs.
(With information from AFP and EFE)