Friday, January 26, 2024

Live Updates: IDF strikes Hezbollah airbase in Lebanon

Israel's war against Hamas, dubbed Swords of Iron, entered its 16th week on Saturday. The war began on October 7th, the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, when Hamas launched an assault by land sea, and air, massacring over 1,200 and taking 240 Israelis and foreigners hostage. As the war continues, IDF forces continue to advance through southern and central Gaza as terrorists continue launching rockets at the Jewish state from Lebanon and Gaza.

Live Updates:

Friday, 2:00 p.m.: A short while ago, a number of launches from Lebanon toward Mt. Hermon were identified. The launches fell in open areas. The IDF struck the sources of the launches.

On Thursday night, the IDF struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Khiam in southern Lebanon. Furthermore, a short while ago, a fighter jet struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Bint Jbeil. Since this morning, IDF artillery has also struck several locations in southern Lebanon.

"Hezbollah’s ongoing terrorist activity and attacks against Israel violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701," the IDF stressed. "The IDF will continue to defend Israel’s borders from any threat." READ MORE