Israeli Army Claims Overnight Strikes on Multiple Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, March 18 (Reporters Pang Xinyi and Chen Junqing) The Israel Defense Forces said on the 18th that the Israeli military carried out a series of strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure over the past night.

The Israeli military stated that on the 17th, it conducted "preventive strikes" on Hezbollah's launch sites, weapons storage points, and operational command centers. After Hezbollah launched an attack on Israel on the evening of the 17th, the Israeli military struck its launch sites and militants.

In addition, the Israeli military launched strikes near the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, targeting weapons storage points and operational facilities in the Tyre urban area; the Israeli Air Force and Navy also attacked a military command center located in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military also struck the assets of the financial institution "Charity Loan Alliance" located in the Lebanese capital Beirut, claiming that the institution has connections to Hezbollah; the Israeli Navy also targeted Hezbollah militants in Beirut.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Israeli Defense Forces conducted a series of strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, including launch sites, weapon storage points, and command centers.
Location
Tire · Beirut · Lebanon
Unit
Israeli Defense Forces
Time
March 18, 2023
Equipment
aircraftnaval forces
Summary

Israeli Defense Forces conducted airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on March 18, 2023. The strikes targeted launch sites, weapon storage points, and command centers following a Hezbollah attack on Israel. Additionally, the Israeli Navy engaged Hezbollah personnel in Beirut and struck a financial institution associated with Hezbollah.

Key Facts
  • Israeli Defense Forces targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.
  • Strikes included launch sites, weapon storage points, and command centers.
  • Attacks occurred after Hezbollah launched an assault on Israel.
  • Israeli Navy attacked Hezbollah personnel in Beirut.
  • Israeli forces struck a financial institution linked to Hezbollah.