Israel Confirms Strikes on Hezbollah Launchers Hours Before Nasrallah Funeral

ANI February 23, 2025 250 views

The Israeli Defense Forces have confirmed targeted strikes on Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon's Tyre region. These strategic attacks occurred just hours before the planned funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. The IDF claimed the launchers represented an "imminent threat" to regional security. The strikes underscore ongoing tensions despite a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.

"Some of the launchers posed an imminent threat" - Israel Defense Forces
Tel Aviv, February 23: Israeli aircraft struck a Hezbollah site containing rocket launchers and other weapons on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed.

Key Points

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Israel confirms strategic strikes on Hezbollah weapon sites

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Attacks occur hours before Nasrallah's funeral in Beirut

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Tensions remain high along Lebanon-Israel border

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Ceasefire terms challenge ongoing regional stability

According to Lebanese media reports, the strikes took place in the southern Lebanese area of Tyre.

The IDF said some of the launchers posed an "imminent threat."

The confirmation came as thousands of Lebanese converge in Beirut for the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which is due to begin at noon.

On Saturday night, Israeli confirmed aircraft struck crossings along the Syria-Lebanon border through which Hezbollah was trying to transfer weapons.

Under the terms of a two-month ceasefire that went into effect on November 27 and has since been extended, Hezbollah is supposed to withdraw its armed presence from areas of southern Lebanon south of the Litani River. Israeli forces have withdrawn from most of southern Lebanon. Dissatisfied with the Lebanese army's deployment, Israel is keeping soldiers in five locations with US approval. (ANI/TPS)

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