Israel launches series of airstrikes against Lebanon

Israel launched a series of airstrikes in Lebanon early Sunday in what the country's military described as a preemptive attack against Hezbollah, leading to them quickly responding with rockets and drones.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it launched the attack after learning Hezbollah had plans to launch missiles and rockets toward Israel, spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a video early Sunday.

The strikes involved about 100 Israeli Air Force fighter jets, which...