by Sam Halpern
Residents of northern Israel were informed on Saturday afternoon that the sounds of explosions they may hear are the result of the IDF carrying out a wave of strikes on southern Lebanon.
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The IDF struck a number of Hezbollah launchers and military sites in central and southern Lebanon on Saturday afternoon, the military announced.
"The IDF struck several Hezbollah launchers that were recently identified and placed in military sites in southern Lebanon," the military stated. "In an additional strike in the Bekaa area, the IDF struck two Hezbollah military sites in which activity of terrorists was identified, including weapons storage facilities and additional military structures."
The IDF continued, noting that the Hezbollah military assets and activities were in violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon and that the military would continue to act to eliminate threats to the country.
The announcement follows weeks of IDF strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
Earlier, the Upper Galilee Regional Council and the Kiryat Shmona Spokesperson informed the public that the military had begun conducting a wave of strikes on targets in southern Lebanon and, as a result, residents of northern Israel may hear the sounds of explosions from across the border.
'Explosive sounds may be heard' from southern Lebanon, northern council warns
"At this time, the IDF has begun a wave of attacks in the southern Lebanon area. Explosive sounds may be heard," the Upper Galilee Regional Council's statement noted.The governmental bodies noted that, as of this time, no change has been made to the situation assessment, and civilians have not been given any special instructions.
The Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese outlet Al Mayadeen reported that Israel had struck 16 times across several areas, including in central Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.
This is a developing story.
Sam Halpern
Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-874784
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