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Hezbollah has announced the conclusion of the “first phase” of its retaliatory operations against Israel, claiming the mission was executed successfully. The Lebanese armed group stated that the assault was aimed at facilitating the passage of drones into Israeli territory, a mission they report as having been carried out according to plan. The operation included the launch of over 320 Katyusha rockets targeting 11 Israeli military installations, including the Meron base and several locations in the occupied Golan Heights.
The group’s leadership emphasized that the drone operation was a strategic move designed to penetrate deep into Israeli airspace. This offensive was part of a broader response to Israel’s recent military actions, including the air raids conducted across southern Lebanon. Hezbollah also cited the killing of their commander, Fuad Shukr, in Beirut last July as a catalyst for their intensified military response.
According to Hezbollah, the rocket and drone attacks were executed with precision, targeting key Israeli military facilities. They confirmed that the operation involved the deployment of large numbers of drones, which successfully evaded Israeli defenses and reached their intended targets. The Lebanese group highlighted that their fighters’ efforts were focused on weakening Israeli military capabilities and that further phases of the operation could be expected.
Israeli military sources confirmed the exchange of fire but did not provide detailed information on the damage or casualties resulting from Hezbollah’s attacks. The situation remains tense, with both sides likely to continue their respective military campaigns.
This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, with both sides preparing for potential further confrontations. The success of Hezbollah’s initial phase could signal a new phase in their military strategy against Israel, as the group continues to assert its presence and capabilities in the region.
Credit: Al Jazeera