Tel Aviv, April 25 — The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on Saturday against launch systems in southern Lebanon, saying the sites posed an imminent threat to Israel.
The IAF reported hits on launchers in Dir al-Zahrani, Kafr Remen and al-Sa’miyeh, areas north of the forward defense line, and characterized those systems as presenting a real danger to IDF forces and Israeli civilians. Earlier the same day, the Air Force said it targeted additional launchers in Yaroun and Kfar Kila for similar reasons.
On Friday, the Israel Defense Forces said it had struck Hezbollah military positions in the Deir Aames area in response to rockets fired toward the Israeli community of Shtula, describing that action as retaliation for a breach of the ceasefire.
The IDF also reported uncovering what it described as Hezbollah’s use of an ambulance to hide weapons and operatives. During searches in southern Lebanon, troops said they found an ambulance containing explosive devices, mortar rounds, ammunition magazines and a grenade. The military said such use of medical vehicles, if confirmed, would erode the legal protections afforded to medical personnel and facilities under international law.
All operational claims were made by Israeli military spokespeople. This article is based on material from a syndicated news feed and is published as received; the Tribune assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.
