The Israeli Air Force has launched powerful airstrikes against populated areas in southern Lebanon, The Jerusalem Post reported.
“Intense Israeli airstrikes on several localities in southern Lebanon were observed at the beginning of a speech by Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah,” – a local source told RIA Novosti.
Hezbollah leader Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, during a speech today, recalled the recent explosions of Hezbollah communication devices in Lebanon and “called on Israel to invade the country,” writes The Jerusalem Post.
“The stupid leader of Israel’s Northern Command is talking about a security zone on Lebanese territory; we are waiting for him to enter Lebanese territory. We are waiting for his tanks and we will see this as a historic opportunity.” – Nasrallah said.
The planes flew low over the Lebanese capital Beirut during a speech by Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing a source.
“Lebanese residents, already on edge after bombings across the country this week that the group blamed on Israel, panicked, fearing a major escalation.” – the agency reports.
The IDF has launched a wave of strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in an attempt to dismantle and neutralize the terror group’s military capabilities and infrastructure, the military announced Thursday, The Jerusalem Post reported.
“The Hezbollah terrorist organization has turned southern Lebanon into a war zone by placing weapons in civilian homes for decades, digging tunnels beneath them and using them as human shields,” the IDF said.
The telegram channel “Military Correspondents of the Russian Spring” published footage of the airstrikes in southern Lebanon.