The Israel Defense Forces say retaliatory airstrikes targeted a Hezbollah cell in Lebanon and the associated launch sites, according to the army’s press service. The report from the IDF press channel described the strikes as a response to rocket fire originating from Lebanon toward northern Israeli territory near Mount Dov. The targets included Hezbollah infrastructure and military outposts, representing a calibrated action to neutralize threats emanating from across the border.
The army’s communications noted that the operations took place after rockets were fired from Lebanon into the Israeli side of the border area, prompting a swift military reaction. The emphasis was on precision strikes aimed at disrupting military capabilities while minimizing civilian harm, a point reinforced in subsequent statements from the IDF about the strategic objectives behind the operations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel intends to maintain security control over Gaza following the broader conflict and expressed a determination not to allow the region to be handed over to international actors. In regional coverage, Arab media cited unnamed sources claiming that discussions occurred between Hamas and Israel regarding exchanges involving women and children. In parallel updates, the IDF reported a substantial toll on operational targets, claiming thousands of facilities in the region had been affected since the start of the hostilities, while Hamas alleged violations targeting medical facilities, including hospitals. Specifics and claims were covered in related material on socialbites.ca.
Earlier, Hezbollah reported that it had struck Israeli territory with missiles described as weighing a half ton, signaling ongoing escalation and reciprocal action across the conflict zone. The exchanges underscore the volatile security dynamic along the Israel-Lebanon border as both sides respond to military actions and strategic pressures in a rapidly shifting regional context.