Beirut (Lebanon), August 9, 2024: Israeli Air Force (IAF) warplanes conducted airstrikes overnight targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. The strikes hit Hezbollah’s headquarters in Hanawiya and their infrastructure in Aita al-Sha’ab. Additionally, a rocket launcher used by Hezbollah to fire rockets into Israel’s Upper Galilee was also targeted. No casualties have been reported from these strikes.
Earlier today, following alerts in Manara and Kiryat Shmona, several missiles were detected crossing from Lebanon and landing in open areas. The town of Kiryat Shmona reported that three rockets fell in open spaces, with no injuries reported.
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In other developments, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that an officer from the Nahal Brigade’s reconnaissance unit was seriously wounded during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.
US Warns Iran Against Attacking Israel
Washington, D.C., August 9, 2024 — A senior official from the Biden administration has issued a stern warning to Iran, emphasizing that there is no justification for a military attack on Israel. This statement follows the recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which has been widely attributed to Israel.
“There is absolutely no legitimate basis for Iran to launch a military attack against Israel, despite its threats,” the official stated during a briefing with reporters. The US is prepared to respond to any potential threats and has increased military deployments in the region, including the arrival of F-22 fighter jets.
President Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met earlier today to review US military strategies and deployments aimed at protecting Israel from potential Iranian aggression. The senior official also noted that any direct attack on Israel could have significant consequences for Iran, including economic repercussions.
