The Israeli military has confirmed striking two Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in southern Lebanon overnight. These facilities, containing rockets and additional weaponry, were targeted in the town of Adloun, approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the border with Israel.
Details of the Strike
The target was identified as an ammunition depot, with rockets still exploding about an hour after the strike was first reported. Three civilians were lightly injured in the blasts, according to the NNA. Traffic on the highway linking the southern coastal cities of Sidon and Tyre was interrupted in both directions.
Hezbollah Response
Hezbollah had previously launched “dozens of Katyusha rockets” on northern Israel “in response” to a strike blamed on Israel that injured civilians. The exact timing and circumstances of this earlier strike are unclear.
Situation Update
The Israeli military’s confirmation of the strike marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The incident comes amid a broader backdrop of regional instability, with conflicts in Gaza and Yemen contributing to a heightened sense of crisis in the Middle East.