Israel Hezbollah War: In view of the conflict with Lebanon’s terrorist organization Hezbollah, the Israeli government has declared a ‘Special Home Front Situation’ – emergency across the country until September 30. The Israeli Air Force has so far attacked more than 800 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, in which about 274 people have been killed, while more than 1000 have been injured.
On Monday morning, the Israeli army (IDF) carried out a series of attacks on Hezbollah terrorist bases in Lebanon. So far, the Israeli Air Force has carried out strikes based on precise intelligence on about 800 Hezbollah terrorist bases in southern Lebanon and in the Bekaa region inside Lebanese territory. The targets attacked included buildings where Hezbollah had hidden rockets, missiles, launchers, UAVs and other deadly weapons.
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The Israeli military said it was expanding airstrikes against Hezbollah weapons depots in southern and eastern Lebanon. The Israeli military said it was expanding its airstrikes to include areas of the Bekaa Valley on Lebanon’s eastern border, after hitting more than 800 sites in southern Lebanon. Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagar said residents of the Bekaa Valley should immediately evacuate areas where Hezbollah is storing weapons.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to heed Israel’s appeal to evacuate their homes and said “people should take this warning seriously.” Netanyahu issued the warning in a video message on Monday.
His office said the message was for Lebanese citizens. His message came at a time when Israeli warplanes are attacking alleged Hezbollah targets in southern and eastern Lebanon. Netanyahu said, “Please move away from danger. Once our operation is over, you can safely return to your homes.”
Israel first sent a message, then attacked
The Israeli army had warned people living near Hezbollah’s hideout to leave their homes immediately. According to the Times of Israel, IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari released a video on social media.
Spokesperson Hagari said in the video-
We advise Lebanese citizens to immediately move away from the danger zone for their own safety. The Israeli army is going to launch more deadly attacks against Hezbollah.
Hagar said that Hezbollah has stored weapons in houses and buildings. If you are in a building where there are weapons, then leave it as soon as possible. He said that this message is being sent in Arabic on all networks and platforms in Lebanon.
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Radio station hacked, people asked to leave their homes
According to CNN, a Lebanese radio station was hacked. After this, people from South Lebanon were asked to move to safer places. Radio station Voice of Lebanon posted this information on social media on Monday.
Lebanon’s telecom company said that on Monday, 80,000 people across the country received automatic calls from unknown numbers. In this, people were asked to go to a safe place. The company said that it has not been ascertained from where these calls were made.
IDF attacked the hideout of Hezbollah commander
According to the Times of Israel, IDF has attacked the hideout of Hezbollah’s top commander Ali Karaki in Lebanon. Karaki is the commander of the southern Lebanon region. It has not been confirmed whether he has been killed in this attack or not.
Ali Karaki is said to be the second leader after Hezbollah chief Nasrallah. IDF has already killed two top leaders of Hezbollah. Top commander Ibrahim Aqeel was killed in an air strike on Friday. Hezbollah’s chief commander Fuad Shukar was also killed in August.
Why is Israel targeting residential areas?
According to the Times of Israel, the Israeli army says that Hezbollah has hidden missile launchers in people’s apartments. They attack Israel from there. Israel wants to destroy these buildings. Therefore, Israel has asked the common people living here to leave their homes.
Iran called Israeli attack madness, also threatened
After the attack on Lebanon, Iran has called Israel’s attack ‘madness’. Along with this, it has threatened to face serious consequences. Hamas has also condemned the Israeli attack on Lebanon. Hamas said that this is a war crime.
After this, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a message to the country. He said-
We are not waiting for any threat, we are leading it. Everywhere, in every area, we are eliminating Hezbollah’s top leaders, commanders, destroying their rockets. Whoever tries to harm us, we will cause serious damage to him.
Since October 7, Israel has carried out more than 8000 air strikes on South Lebanon. In the last 11 months, about 80 thousand people have left from here.
IRGC banned the use of pagers
Meanwhile, the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has asked all its members not to use any kind of communication device. According to Reuters, the IRGC is also checking all its electronic devices to avoid any attack.
This information was given to Reuters by two Iranian officials. They said that most of the devices used by IRGS were made in Iran or imported from Russia and China. On September 17, about 3000 pagers were blasted in Lebanon. Hezbollah alleged that Israel had planted explosives in these pagers. An Iranian ambassador was also injured in this.
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