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Israel Hezbollah Tension: Hezbollah fired more than 300 rockets at Israel on Sunday morning (August 25, 2024) to avenge the killing of the commander in Lebanon. The attack again created war-like conditions in the Middle East. Israel has also now prepared to attack Hezbollah. An emergency meeting of the Israeli cabinet has been called regarding this. Even before the meeting, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a big statement. Netanyahu said that Hezbollah’s rockets were destroyed. We are determined to defend our country. Whoever harms us, we will harm him. If anyone teases us, we will not spare them.
If media reports are to be believed, a missile was fired in the Israeli-occupied Golan area last month. 12 youths were killed in this attack. To avenge this, the Israeli army killed a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut, after which tensions are increasing between the two sides.
Hezbollah said – 320 rockets have been fired
Hezbollah has also issued a statement regarding the attack on Israel. Hezbollah says that it has fired more than 320 rockets on Israel. However, Israel has confirmed only 150 rockets. The Israeli army said that all the rockets were destroyed due to the air defense system.
Emergency declared for 48 hours
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant has declared a state of emergency across the country for the next 48 hours. Officially it is called a special situation on the home front, which gives the IDF Home Front Command extended authority to impose restrictions on the civilian population.
The Israeli army has issued a warning to people living in areas of southern Lebanon where Hezbollah is active. It says that they should leave immediately. The IDF said, preparations for these attacks were detected on Sunday morning. To neutralize these threats, Israeli Air Force fighter jets have been deployed, which are keeping an eye on Hezbollah’s bases.
Attacks in Lebanon a symbol of the right to self-defense, said Israeli President Herzog
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Sunday morning are a symbol of the country’s right to self-defense. Herzog wrote on X, “The decisive action we saw this morning is a symbol of Israel’s right and duty to protect itself and its citizens from the threat of terrorism.” He also thanked the Israelis serving in the country’s army.
Israel attacks southern Lebanon again
According to Lebanon’s national news agency, Israeli attacks on Lebanon continued on Sunday, in which several air strikes were reported in villages around the city of Marjayoun in southern Lebanon. Israeli warplanes were flying over the western and central regions of southern Lebanon, even as far north as the Litani River, about 20 kilometers from Israel’s northern border.
Tel Aviv closes beaches
Tel Aviv has closed its beaches and cultural institutions after an early morning exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah, a Tel Aviv municipality spokesman said on Sunday. The city is also preventing residents from attending large-scale official holiday activities due to the security situation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had warned
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned the Iranian President over the phone this month not to attack Israel. Now a UK cabinet minister has said that the government is very concerned about this. Israel has carried out air strikes in Lebanon. Lancaster Duchy Chancellor Pat McFadden has called on both sides to exercise restraint.
US statement on Israel Hezbollah war
National Security Council spokesman Sean Savet in the US said that US President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Israel and Lebanon. On Biden’s instructions, senior US officials are constantly communicating with their Israeli counterparts. He said that we will continue to support Israel’s right to self-defense and work for regional stability.
Israel said, Hezbollah attacks caused damage
According to the army, Israel suffered very little damage from Hezbollah attacks on Sunday. Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said that we are still assessing the situation after the attack, as some firing is still going on. I can tell you that there has been some damage.
3 people died in Lebanon, Prime Minister called an emergency meeting
Lebanon’s acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called an emergency cabinet meeting on Sunday morning regarding Israeli air strikes. Israel carried out more than 40 air strikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning. Three people were killed in Lebanon in these attacks, including a fighter associated with Hezbollah. 4 people were also slightly injured.
Hezbollah released a list of where it attacked in Israel
Hezbollah claims that it successfully completed the first phase of retaliation by firing more than 320 rockets on Israel. It attacked 11 IDF bases, including Meron Base, Neve Ziv Bunker, Gatan Base, Al-Zoura Bunker, Al-Sahal Base, Kela Barracks in the occupied Syrian Golan, Yoav Barracks in the occupied Syrian Golan, Nafah Base in the Syrian Golan, Yarden Base, Ein Gtim Base and Ramot Naftali Barracks.
Lebanon confirms Israeli attacks
Lebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) has confirmed the Israeli attacks. The agency wrote in its report, “On Sunday morning, Israeli aircraft targeted Chakif Castle, the outskirts of the city of Ain Qana, Kafr Fila, Louijeh, Basalia and Kafr Melki.” The report said that the Bir Kalb area as well as the outskirts of Sajad, Kafr Fila and Sarba towns were also targeted. Israel says it has attacked Hezbollah’s bases in Lebanon because it came to know that it was planning an attack in Lebanon.
Hezbollah leader will address
Hezbollah has announced that its leader Hassan Nasrallah will give a speech. During this, he will refute Israel’s claim that its army disrupted Hezbollah’s attacks.
One person killed, four injured in Lebanon in Israeli attack
According to foreign media, one person was killed in an Israeli drone attack on a car in the city of Khiyam in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, while at least four others were injured in separate attacks.
Foreign Minister said – will protect citizens
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that his country does not want a full-fledged war in the region. Israel is only working to protect its citizens and region against the Iran-led organization.
Statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hezbollah’s rockets were destroyed. He said that we are determined to defend our country, to bring the residents of the north back to their homes safely. Whoever harms us, we will harm them.
11 military bases targeted
Hezbollah said that it attacked 11 military bases in Israel. In this, more than 320 rockets were fired at Israeli army posts
Many people were injured in Hezbollah’s attack!
Hezbollah targeted a military site in Ramot Naftali in northern Israel. There are reports of many casualties in this. Israeli media said, there are reports of many people being injured in Ramot Naftali in Galilee.
More than 200 bases destroyed
IDF spokesman said, more than 100 Israeli fighter jets went to southern Lebanon. Destroyed more than 200 launch sites (along with 6000 rockets and UAVs). Hezbollah was planning to attack with these 6000 rockets
Emergency declared in Israel for 48 hours
Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Galant has declared a state of emergency across the country for the next 48 hours. Officially it is called a special situation on the home front, giving the IDF Home Front Command extended authority to impose restrictions on the civilian population.
All flights to Beirut suspended
Royal Jordanian announces suspension of all flights to Beirut after tensions escalate in southern Lebanon
