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Hezbollah Releases Drone Footage of Haifa, Hassan Nasrallah Threatens Cyprus, Israel Retaliates with Airstrikes

Jun 19, 2024, 04:49 PM

Hezbollah has released a 10-minute video showing detailed surveillance footage of northern Israel, including military and civilian infrastructure in Haifa. The footage, captured by a reconnaissance drone, highlights sensitive areas such as chemical and oil stores, a naval base, and other key sites. This release comes in response to perceived threats from Israel and follows a visit by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein to Beirut. In retaliation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including the Tyre District and Yaroun. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has issued multiple threats, including potential strikes on Cyprus if it allows Israel to use its airports for military operations. Nasrallah emphasized that Hezbollah is prepared for war without constraints, rules, or limits, and warned that no place in Israel would be safe in the event of a conflict. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi stated that the military possesses powerful capabilities that the enemy knows only a little about.