The Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday it had launched a “limited, localized” operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, opening a new front in its war against the Lebanese militant group.
However, there have been no reports of direct clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants so far.
It said in a post on Twitter: “In accordance with the decision of the political sector, a few hours ago, the IDF launched limited, localized and targeted ground strikes, based on accurate intelligence, against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. These The targets are located in villages near the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel.”
The IDF said the operations were “approved” and carried out “in accordance with the decision of the political arena”.
“The Israeli Air Force and IDF artillery are supporting ground forces with precision strikes on military targets in the area. These operations were approved and executed in accordance with the decision of the political sector,” the post said.
“Operation “Northern Arrow” will continue in accordance with the situational assessment and in parallel with the fighting in Gaza and other areas,” it added.
Earlier on Monday evening, Israel Informed America that it is conducting limited ground operations Focused on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon near the border with Israel.
Shortly after Israel ordered residents of the three buildings to evacuate, sounds of air strikes were heard across Beirut and smoke billowed from the capital’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, according to the news agency. associated Press Informed.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said 95 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the country on Monday. Similarly, air strikes on Sunday killed 105 people across Lebanon.