Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon - Breaking The News

Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

20 March

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The Israel Defense Forces said it struck targets in Lebanon on Thursday, hitting a military site in the Beqaa area that housed underground infrastructure, as well as a location in the south containing rocket launchers linked to Hezbollah.

The Israeli military stated that it remains committed to neutralizing "threats" and preventing Hezbollah from rearming.

During this week, the Israeli army has attacked command centers and operatives allegedly linked to Hezbollah while breaking the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, leaving more than 500 dead in two days in the Strip.

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