Top Israeli military spokesman said “dozens” of warplanes were striking targets in south Lebanon
JERUSALEM — Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon early Sunday in what it said was a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah , as the group said it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones to avenge the killing of one of its top commanders last month.
Air raid sirens were reported throughout northern Israel, and Israel’s Ben-Gurion international airport diverted incoming flights and delayed takeoffs for a time. Israel’s Airports Authority said flights resumed at 7 am local time. In the US, a spokesman for the National Security Council, Sean Savett, said President Joe Biden was “closely monitoring events in Israel and Lebanon.
Hagari, the military spokesman, said early Sunday that "in a self-defense act to remove these threats, the is striking terror targets in Lebanon, from which Hezbollah was planning to launch their attacks on Israeli civilians.” Hezbollah began attacking Israel almost immediately after the start of the war in Gaza, which was triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack into Israel. Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging fire almost daily, displacing tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border. Until Sunday, both sides had been careful to avoid all-out war.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Lebanon reports three killed in Israeli airstrikesIsraeli airstrikes kill three in Lebanon as tensions between Hezbollah and Israel escalate. The cross-border violence risks sparki...
Baca lebih lajut »
Lebanon's Hezbollah launches drone attacks on Israel, says more to comeLebanon's armed group Hezbollah launched a series of drone and rocket attacks into northern Israel.
Baca lebih lajut »
Israel targets Hezbollah commander in south Beirut strikeIsrael struck Hezbollah's stronghold in southern Beirut in retaliation for rocket fire from Lebanon.
Baca lebih lajut »
Six Hezbollah fighters dead following Israeli airstrikes in LebanonIsraeli airstrikes kill Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, escalating tensions. The attacks follow near-daily fire between Hezbollah a...
Baca lebih lajut »
Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figuresHezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered ‘new phase’ after killings of top militant figures
Baca lebih lajut »
Lebanon braces for Israeli retaliation after deadly Golan Heights strikeIsrael's security cabinet authorised a military response to the weekend rocket attack from Lebanon.
Baca lebih lajut »