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Israel Notified U.S. Before Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Aug 25, 2024, 03:32 AM

Israel conducted preemptive strikes against Hezbollah missile and rocket sites in Southern Lebanon, notifying the United States in advance. A senior Israeli official confirmed that Israel informed the U.S. before the strikes. The Israeli Minister of Defense also communicated with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin regarding the operation. However, there are conflicting reports, with a senior U.S. official stating to the New York Times that the U.S. was not informed beforehand.