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How Israeli Air Force Hit Hezbollah

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How Israeli Air Force Hit Hezbollah

In-flight refueling, precision strikes: How the Israeli Air Force hit Hezbollah

More than 100 Israeli warplanes took part in the preemptive assault.

New Delhi:

The Israeli Air Force carried out a series of precision strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday, foiling what Israeli officials described as a large-scale attack. The strikes, which began at 5 a.m. local time, were part of a military campaign aimed at neutralizing the growing Hezbollah threat along Israel’s northern border.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a video presenting the operation, stating: “Our operation in Lebanon targeted the terrorist infrastructure that Hezbollah planned to use against us, protecting Israeli families and homes.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing his cabinet later in the day, warned that the military action was far from over. “We are striking Hezbollah with surprising and crushing blows,” Mr. Netanyahu said. “This is another step toward changing the situation in the north and toward the safe return of our people to their homes. And, I repeat, this is not the last word.”

Netanyahu highlighted the success of the operation, noting that the army had destroyed thousands of short-range rockets, all intended to harm civilians and armed forces in Israel’s Galilee region. He also confirmed that the Israeli army had intercepted all the drones that Hezbollah had launched at a strategic target in central Israel, which Israeli media reported was the headquarters of its spy agency, the Mossad.

More than 100 Israeli warplanes took part in the preemptive assault, targeting thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers in southern Lebanon. The strikes were based on what Israeli officials described as “precise intelligence” indicating that Hezbollah was about to launch a massive salvo of missiles on northern Israel, as well as drone attacks on key intelligence centers.

In the aftermath of the strikes, Israel declared a 48-hour state of emergency and temporarily closed its main airport, leading to the cancellation of several flights. Despite Hezbollah’s retaliation, which fired more than 300 projectiles at Israel, damage was minimal. Israeli officials reported one soldier was killed by debris, while three deaths were reported in Lebanon.

Diplomatic efforts to ease the conflict in the region continued. Negotiations in Cairo aimed at establishing a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza proceeded as scheduled. However, the talks encountered difficulties, with Hamas accusing Israel of setting new conditions and prolonging the ceasefire negotiations.