Israeli security officials confirmed that Hezbollah was preparing to launch a massive rocket and missile attack targeting central Israel at 5:00 AM. In response, the Israeli Air Force executed a preemptive strike around 4:30 AM, deploying approximately 100 fighter jets. The swift operation neutralized the imminent threat within minutes, hitting over 200 targets across southern Lebanon.
Security officials characterized Hezbollah’s recent rocket launches towards northern Israel as “improvised and imprecise.”
Hezbollah’s Planned Attack Thwarted
The Israeli Air Force’s preemptive strike was in response to intelligence reports indicating that Hezbollah was planning a significant retaliatory attack following the assassination of its chief of staff. Despite the IDF’s successful operation, Hezbollah managed to launch around 200 rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) towards northern Israel. Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties.
As a precaution, special instructions have been issued from Gush Dan to the northern regions, limiting public gatherings and restricting workplace activities to protected areas.
Hezbollah Claims Success in Initial Attack Phase
Hezbollah has announced the successful completion of the first phase of its attack against Israel, claiming to have fired over 320 rockets aimed at engaging the Israeli military. The group also reported that drones successfully hit several targets, including:
- Miron base
- Navi Ziv base
- Zaatoun base
- Al-Zaoura barracks
- Al-Sahel base
- Kilaa barracks
- UF barracks
- Nafah base
- Yarden base
- Ein Zitim base
- Ramot Naftali barracks
Rocket Sirens Sound in Northern Israel
In the aftermath of the strikes, rocket sirens were activated in the northern Israeli communities of Sassa and Hurfeish, signaling the continued threat of incoming attacks.
Ongoing Developments
The situation remains tense as both sides continue to engage in hostilities, with further updates expected as events unfold.
Key Points:
- Preemptive IDF Strike: The Israeli Air Force launched a preemptive strike at 4:30 AM, targeting over 200 sites in southern Lebanon, following intelligence reports of a planned Hezbollah rocket and missile attack on central Israel.
- Hezbollah’s Retaliatory Plans: Hezbollah intended to launch hundreds of rockets and missiles at 5:00 AM in response to the assassination of its chief of staff.
- Hezbollah’s Initial Attack: Despite the preemptive strike, Hezbollah fired approximately 200 rockets and UAVs towards northern Israel, with no casualties reported.
- Special Precautions: Authorities have issued instructions for people in Gush Dan and northern Israel to limit gatherings and work activities to protected areas.
- Hezbollah’s Phase One Claim: Hezbollah announced the completion of the first phase of their attack, claiming successful strikes on multiple Israeli military bases using over 320 rockets and drones.
- Continued Hostilities: Rocket sirens were triggered in northern Israeli communities, indicating the ongoing threat of attacks.
