Powerful blast heard across northern Israel as IDF destroys Hezbollah’s ‘drone fortress’ in Lebanon
Israel’s IDF hits Hezbollah underground sites in southern Lebanon, sparking a blast heard across northern Israel and a sharp Hezbollah rebuttal.
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📍 How it ended
The IDF conducted operations in southern Lebanon to destroy underground infrastructure, a 200-meter-long tunnel, and a site described as a drone fortress. Hezbollah condemned the actions and claimed a right to defend its territory amid reports of ongoing strikes.
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The brief
Israel’s defense forces carried out strikes in southern Lebanon, destroying what reports describe as a Hezbollah “drone fortress” and a 200‑meter‑long terror tunnel. The attacks produced a powerful blast that was heard across northern Israel.
Coverage highlights the focus on Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure, with Reuters and Ynetnews noting the demolition of the tunnel and the “drone fortress.” The Jerusalem Post and The Times of Israel report Hezbollah’s condemnation of a new deal and its claim of a right to defend its homeland. Future reporting will track additional statements from Hezbollah, any further Israeli operations in the area, and diplomatic reactions to the escalating strikes, according to the same outlets.
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Quick answers
What specific targets did the IDF strike in southern Lebanon?
The IDF destroyed a Hezbollah‑run “drone fortress” and a 200‑meter‑long terror tunnel, as detailed in reports from Reuters, Ynetnews and The Jerusalem Post.
How did Hezbollah react to the Israeli strikes?
Hezbollah condemned the new deal and asserted its right to defend its homeland, statements reported by BBC and The Times of Israel.
What immediate effect was reported in Israel?
A powerful blast from the strikes was heard across northern Israel, according to Ynetnews.
Coverage (5)
- Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal BBC · 136d ago
- WATCH: IDF demolishes 200-meter-long terror tunnel in southern Lebanon The Jerusalem Post · 136d ago
- Iran-backed Hezbollah claims ‘right to defend its homeland’ in Lebanon The Times of Israel · 136d ago
- Israel destroys Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon Reuters · 136d ago
- Powerful blast heard across northern Israel as IDF destroys Hezbollah’s ‘drone fortress’ in Lebanon Ynetnews · 136d ago
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