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IDF Launches Preemptive Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon; Ben Gurion Airport Suspends Operations

Aug 25, 2024, 02:02 AM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a series of preemptive strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. This action follows intelligence reports from both U.S. and Israeli officials indicating that Hezbollah was preparing to launch a significant rocket and drone attack on Israel. The IDF has confirmed that these strikes are aimed at neutralizing the imminent threat posed by Hezbollah's preparations. The strikes have resulted in multiple explosions across southern Lebanon, with the IDF targeting rocket launch sites and other facilities associated with Hezbollah. Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv is temporarily suspending operations. The situation remains tense as the region braces for potential escalation.