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IDF Launches Preemptive Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon After 150 Projectiles Fired

Aug 25, 2024, 03:00 AM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a series of preemptive airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. This military action comes after the IDF detected preparations by Hezbollah for a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel. The strikes are aimed at neutralizing the threat posed by Hezbollah, which has reportedly launched over 150 projectiles from Lebanon toward Israeli territory. The IDF emphasizes that their operations target terrorist infrastructure, while Hezbollah's actions are directed at civilian areas. The situation follows previous tensions, with Hezbollah having attacked Israel unprovoked on October 8, 2023.