Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:24pm on 20 Sep 2024,Friday International
Israel launched a significant air offensive on southern Lebanon, targeting more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and weapons storage facilities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the sites were prepped for attacks on Israel. Lebanon's National News Agency reported at least 52 Israeli strikes on Thursday night. Hezbollah retaliated by firing missiles into northern Israel. Tensions escalated after deadly explosions across Lebanon, which Hezbollah blamed on Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant described the military action as a “new phase of the war,” focusing on Hezbollah’s northern front. Casualty reports remain unclear as strikes and counterstrikes continue.
