An official statement released via the Israeli army’s Telegram channel indicates that ongoing strikes are targeting Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. The claims come amid a surge of cross-border activity and heightened tensions between the two sides.
Over the past week, exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces occurred multiple times. On Wednesday evening, Israeli authorities reported that nine rockets were fired from Lebanon, with four of them intercepted by defense systems, underscoring the volatility along the border and the potential for escalation.
In related developments, the Lebanese Red Cross handed over the remains of four Hezbollah militants who were discovered near border areas. An Associated Press photographer observed four body bags containing human remains being taken to Hezbollah’s Islamic medical unit at Hiram Hospital near Tire in southern Lebanon, marking another sobering moment in the ongoing conflict.
According to a Hezbollah spokesperson, the bodies belonged to militants. No further information was provided about the circumstances surrounding their deaths or the identities of the individuals.
Earlier, the Israeli military stated that four militants were killed after being suspected of attempting to cross the border with explosives and engage in an operation on Israeli territory. The incident underscored the persistent risk of border violence and the heavy toll it inflicts on both sides.
In unrelated international news, there has been discussion in the United States about UN Security Council reform, reflecting ongoing debates about how global governance structures address security and humanitarian concerns in volatile regions like the Middle East.