The Israeli military reported striking two terrorist cells near the Lebanon border in retaliation for rocket fire directed at northern areas of the country. This update was issued via the IDF’s official channels.
Officials said a cell launched a missile toward Khar Dov Mountain before breaking up in an open field, with investigators later confirming the event from the scene.
In a further statement, the defense ministry explained that Israeli soldiers located another terrorist cell and that aircraft were deployed in an airstrike against it.
Separately, militants were reported to have fired anti-tank missiles toward the Margaliot region in northern Israel, prompting a rapid military response.
Subsequently, the army tracked down the second cell and conducted another bombing run by aircraft.
The Israeli Army also announced that clashes continued to unfold in the region.
Earlier remarks from the former Israeli ambassador to Germany indicated that there was a declared aim to dismantle Hamas leadership.
There were also notes from the United States suggesting ongoing discussions about the timing of a potential Israeli ground operation in Gaza. [CITE: IDF press office]