The US-Iran peace deal already seems to be under strain as Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes in southern Lebanon, despite Tehran's insistence that Lebanon is part of the broader framework to end regional hostilities.
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The Israeli military said Hezbollah launched multiple rocket attacks, as well as anti-tank missiles and mortar rounds, at Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out a series of precision airstrikes against Hezbollah operatives and militants who were deemed an immediate threat to its forces.
"Shortly ago, the Air Force intercepted several rockets launched by the terrorist organization Hezbollah toward the area where IDF forces operate in southern Lebanon. In accordance with policy, no alerts were activated. Additionally, in four separate incidents throughout the day, IDF forces identified several terrorists moving in vehicles and approaching IDF forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat to them. Immediately after identification, the Air Force, guided by the forces, struck all the threats in a targeted manner. The IDF will continue to operate to remove immediate threats," IDF said in a post on X.
