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IDF Strikes 400 Hezbollah Launch Sites in Southern Lebanon Today

Sep 21, 2024, 05:39 PM

Israeli fighter jets have conducted extensive airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that approximately 400 Hezbollah launch sites, including thousands of rocket launcher barrels, were dismantled today. These launchers were reportedly prepared for immediate use against Israeli territory. The strikes followed sirens that sounded throughout the Upper Galilee, Golan Heights, and Safed areas, indicating imminent threats. The IDF stated that the operations aimed to degrade Hezbollah's capabilities and prevent potential rocket attacks on Israeli civilians. The military says the strikes occurred on Saturday night.