Israeli military hits Hezbollah training compound and launch sites in southern Lebanon, citing violations of ceasefire understandings and ongoing threats.
JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said it carried out strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah in several areas.
Targets included a training and qualification compound used by Hezbollah’s Radwan Force. Military structures and a launch site belonging to the group were also hit.
“The targets that were struck, and the military training conducted in preparation for attacks against the State of Israel, constitute a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon and a threat to the State of Israel,” the military stated.
Despite a November 2024 ceasefire, Israel has maintained strikes on Lebanon. It has also kept troops in five areas of south Lebanon.
Israel says it is primarily targeting Hezbollah. Under US pressure, Lebanon’s government has committed to disarming the group.
The Lebanese army is set to dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure near the border by year’s end. It will then tackle the rest of the country.
On Saturday, a United Nations Security Council delegation urged all parties to uphold the year-old ceasefire.
