IDF chief of staff approves plans for northern field – Israeli jets set off sonic booms over Beirut
New Israeli air strikes hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, began his speech.
Israel’s military announced strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, shortly before a speech by the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah
Plans for the north field were approved
At the same time, the Chief of the Israeli General Staff approved the plans for the northern field.
“The Hezbollah terrorist organization has turned southern Lebanon into a war zone. For decades, Hezbollah weaponized civilian homes, dug tunnels under them, and used civilians as human shields.” the military said.
“The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) is acting to bring security to northern Israel so that the residents can return to their homes, as well as to achieve all the objectives of the war”he added.
During Hassan Nasrallah’s speech, Israeli jets flew over Beirut, causing sonic booms.
BREAKING: Heavy bombardments by the Israeli Air Force on Hezbollah cells in Lebanon as soon as Nasrallah’s speech began.
We’re sending a clear message.
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Air raid sirens were also heard earlier in northern Israel where drone attacks from Lebanon took place.
According to the Jerusalem Post, multiple sources said that despite injuring thousands of Hezbollah operatives through mass sabotage devices on Tuesday and Wednesday, there is no imminent plan for the IDF to undertake a new major operation against Hezbollah, let alone a major ground one. invasion.
Hezbollah Nasrallah: Unprecedented blow against the organization that may constitute a “declaration of war” attacks on communication devices
The leader of the Lebanese Hezbollah group, Hassan Nasrallah, said the blasts of the group’s loudspeakers and other communication devices over the past two days in Lebanon could be a “declaration of war” against the group.
In his first statements after the unprecedented attacks, Nasrallah called Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s attacks “massacres”, saying the group had been dealt an unprecedented blow. These attacks are a “test” for us, he stressed.
However, he stressed that this “big blow” of attacks on communication devices will not lead to the fall of Hezbollah.
Israel violated “red lines” with these attacks, Nasrallah stressed.
As Nasrallah’s speech was broadcast, fighter jets could be heard flying over Beirut, according to Reuters eyewitnesses.
Source :Skai
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