The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have recently ramped up their airstrikes against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon. The strikes, which have targeted over a thousand Hezbollah sites, are in response to attacks by Hezbollah following Hamas’ actions last year.
According to IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli Air Force has targeted various types of weaponry, including cruise missiles, heavy rockets, medium-range rockets, short-range rockets, and armed drones. The strikes have resulted in the deaths of over 490 individuals, mostly terrorists, and left more than 1,600 injured.
Videos and reports on social media have shown the aftermath of the strikes, with secondary explosions indicating the presence of rockets and missiles at the targeted sites. The IDF has stated that the strikes are necessary to protect Israeli civilians, many of whom have been forced to seek shelter in bomb shelters in Haifa due to Hezbollah rocket attacks.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has expressed that the IDF’s actions are aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s infrastructure and preventing further attacks on Israeli civilians. Senior Israeli officials have emphasized that Hezbollah will only understand the consequences of their actions through force.
In addition to airstrikes, the IDF has employed various tactics to weaken Hezbollah, including detonating pagers and walkie talkies that were supplied to the group with explosives. These actions have resulted in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Hezbollah fighters.
Last week, the IDF launched a targeted airstrike that eliminated the entire senior command of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force, including key leaders responsible for planning attacks against Israel. Subsequent waves of airstrikes have continued to target Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon.
The situation remains tense as the IDF and Hezbollah continue to engage in conflict, with both sides escalating their actions in the ongoing conflict.