Israeli strikes hit Lebanon after Netanyahu orders attacks on Hezbollah
New Israeli strikes were reported in southern Lebanon on Saturday night following orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attack Hezbollah targets. The Israeli army accused Hezbollah of breaching the recently extended ceasefire. Earlier in the day, attacks killed six people: four in Yohmor al-Shaqeef and two in Safad al-Battikh, with 17 injured in the latter. Israel's military said it eliminated three Hezbollah operatives in a vehicle loaded with weapons, another on a motorcycle, and two more armed members elsewhere. It also reported two projectiles launched from Lebanon, calling it a blatant violation, and intercepted a suspicious aerial target.
Key facts
- New Israeli strikes reported in southern Lebanon on Saturday night
- Netanyahu ordered military to forcefully attack Hezbollah targets
- Israeli army accused Hezbollah of breaching ceasefire
- Earlier attacks killed six people: four in Yohmor al-Shaqeef, two in Safad al-Battikh
- 17 injuries reported in Safad al-Battikh attack
- Israel said it eliminated three Hezbollah operatives in a vehicle loaded with weapons
- Another Hezbollah operative on motorcycle was killed
- Two projectiles launched from Lebanon; Israel intercepted a suspicious aerial target
Entities
Institutions
- Israeli army
- Hezbollah
- Lebanon's health ministry
Locations
- Lebanon
- Yohmor al-Shaqeef
- Nabatieh district
- Safad al-Battikh
- Bint Jbeil district