Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Sites on Lebanon-Syria Border
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Israeli fighter jets conducted a series of airstrikes early Friday targeting military sites along the Lebanon-Syria border, marking the second such attack since the recent ceasefire agreement.
According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA), Israeli warplanes struck positions in the eastern mountain range of Lebanon near the Syrian border. The attack was preceded by intense aerial surveillance, with Israeli jets flying at low altitude over Rashaya and Western Bekaa, and at higher altitude over Hermel and Northern Bekaa.
Israeli Military Justification
The Israeli military spokesperson for Arabic media, Avichay Adraee, confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that the airstrikes were intelligence-based operations against two Hezbollah-linked military sites inside Lebanese territory.
“The Israeli Air Force targeted Hezbollah weapons storage facilities to prevent rearmament and repositioning. We will continue to eliminate any threats against Israel,” Adraee stated.
Targeted Areas
Lebanese sources, including Sputnik Arabic, reported that the strikes hit multiple locations, including:
- Houmine
- Sreej
- Nabi Sheet
- Jaroud Brital
A security source told Sputnik that the attack specifically targeted Hezbollah arms depots and infrastructure.
Ceasefire Violations?
This marks the second Israeli attack on Bekaa Valley targets since the ceasefire agreement. While Israel claims the strikes are defensive, Hezbollah and Lebanese officials have yet to issue a formal response.
With tensions rising in the region, it remains to be seen whether these strikes will trigger further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.