IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah, sirens in northern Israel

Israeli Air Force fighter jets are currently striking targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization that posed an imminent and extensive threat to the citizens of the State of Israel, IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said early Sunday morning.

Hezbollah was reportedly preparing to fire about 6,000 rockets and missiles at Israel when the IDF launched its pre-emptive strike.

Following the strikes, and in accordance with the IDF Home Front Command’s situational assessment, life-saving guidelines for the public in certain areas of Israel will be published.

As part of the latest assessment of the situation, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared a special situation in the home front throughout the country.

The declaration of the state of emergency will allow the IDF to set special instructions for the population, limit gatherings and close sites in relevant areas.

“A short while ago, the IDF identified the Hezbollah terrorist organization preparing to fire missiles and rockets toward Israeli territory,” said Hagari. WATCH