Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at Israel — IDF retaliates with strikes across Lebanon
Hezbollah launched missiles and drones at northern Israel overnight, claiming the attack was in retaliation for the killing of Khamenei. The IDF responded within hours, striking Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and Beirut's Dahieh suburb. Lebanon's health ministry reported 31 killed and 149 wounded. IDF chief Eyal Zamir said Israelis should "prepare for many prolonged days of combat ahead." The IDF urged residents of nearly 50 Lebanese villages to evacuate. An IDF spokesperson said "all options are on the table" when asked about a ground invasion.
Actor responses
We have launched an offensive campaign against Hezbollah. We must be prepared for several days of fighting — many.
Hezbollah made a very bad mistake. All options are on the table.
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RESISTANCE OPERATION: Hezbollah has launched a comprehensive missile and drone barrage at Israeli military installations in the north. This is the Islamic Resistance's response to Israeli aggression against Lebanon and its support for American war crimes against Iran and our holy sites.
NORTHERN FRONT — The IDF has launched an offensive campaign against the Hezbollah terrorist organization. In a large-scale wave of strikes, the IAF struck Hezbollah targets across: ▸ Southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahieh) ▸ Southern Lebanon ▸ The Bekaa Valley Hezbollah made a very bad mistake by choosing to strike Israel overnight. The IDF urges residents of approximately 50 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately. Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir: "We must be prepared for several days of fighting — many."