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Israel claims Hezbollah rockets intercepted, strikes conducted in southern Lebanon
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Israel claims Hezbollah rockets intercepted, strikes conducted in southern Lebanon

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel's military claims it intercepted Hezbollah rockets fired at its soldiers.
  • Following the interception, Israeli forces struck and dismantled the rocket launcher.
  • The military also conducted a strike in southern Lebanon after observing a suspicious vehicle near its soldiers.

The Israeli military announced Tuesday that it intercepted several rockets fired by Hezbollah towards its soldiers in southern Lebanon. In response to the attack, Israeli forces subsequently struck and dismantled the launch site from which the rockets originated.

According to the military's statement, after intercepting the projectiles, the air force "struck and dismantled" the launcher. This action was taken to neutralize the immediate threat posed by the Hezbollah operation.

Furthermore, the military reported conducting another strike in southern Lebanon. This action was initiated after Israeli soldiers observed a suspicious vehicle in an area where they were operating. The strike was aimed at eliminating this perceived threat.

These events occur despite a reported agreement between the United States and Iran that was understood to encompass the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military's actions indicate continued engagement along the Lebanon border.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.