The IDF struck dozens of Hezbollah rocket launchers and a command center from which Hezbollah terrorists were operating in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning.The strikes come in response to a rocket fire launched towards Metulla in what the IDF called "a blatant violation of the understanding between Israel and Lebanon, and a direct threat to the citizens of the State of Israel," noting "The State of Lebanon bears responsibility for upholding the agreement."
Earlier on Saturday, Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel would respond to three rockets that were fired from Lebanon. "We will not tolerate attacks on Galilee communities from Lebanon. Our commitment to their security stands firm—that is exactly what will be," Katz said.
"Metulla and Beirut will be treated the same. The Lebanese government is fully responsible for any fire originating from its territory. I have instructed the IDF to respond accordingly." Sirens were activated in Metulla in Israel's North as a result of the launches. (Read More)
