The Israeli military said it had launched strikes in southern Lebanon overnight targeting Hezbollah facilities in the terror group’s stronghold.
The IDF said six areas had been targeted including infrastructure in Chihine, Tayibe, Blida, Meiss El Jabal, Aitaroun and Kfarkela — and a weapons storage facility in Khiam.
The news comes amid fears of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah after thousands of pagers believed to be packed with explosives detonated across Lebanon.
The terror group has blamed Israel for the attacks which left dozens dead and thousands injured.
The strikes come after Israel’s defence minister said a “new era” of the war had begun on Wednesday, igniting fears of a wider Middle East conflict.
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