Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Preempting ‘Extensive Attack’

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, August 25, 2024. Photo: Reuters TV via REUTERS

JNS.org – The Israel Defense Forces launched a preemptive strike on Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon early on Sunday, after detecting preparations on the Iranian proxy’s part to launch an “extensive” attack.

Approximately 100 Israeli warplanes launched simultaneous strikes on some 40 Hezbollah targets, destroying over 6,000 missiles and drones, according to the IDF.

The strike targeted...