The Israeli army continues intensive military operations in southern Lebanon.
Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, June 13 (Reporter Chen Junqing, Wang Zhuolun) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated in multiple statements on the 13th that the Israeli military continues to carry out military operations in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's military infrastructure and armed personnel.
The statement said that in the past week, the IDF discovered a tunnel used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The IDF killed 7 Hezbollah armed personnel who were active in this tunnel.
In another statement, the IDF claimed that in the past 24 hours, it struck over 70 Hezbollah military targets in southern Lebanon, including launch sites and buildings used to carry out attacks against Israel. At the same time, the IDF killed several Hezbollah personnel in southern Lebanon.
Earlier that day, the Israeli side issued an evacuation order on social media, warning of airstrikes against Lebanon and urging residents of 20 areas in Lebanon to evacuate immediately.
Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated on the 12th that Israel will not withdraw from its so-called "security zones" occupied in Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip.
According to Iranian media reports on the 12th, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian stated that the ongoing U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding stipulates a ceasefire on all fronts, including the front within Lebanon. He stated, "We will never allow Lebanon to be isolated and helpless."
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are conducting ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. On June 13, 2023, the IDF reported killing 7 Hezbollah militants and striking over 70 military targets, including missile launchers. Israel has issued evacuation orders for residents in 20 areas of Lebanon, warning of potential airstrikes. The Israeli Defense Minister confirmed that IDF will not withdraw from occupied territories.
- IDF killed 7 Hezbollah militants in an underground tunnel
- Over 70 Hezbollah military targets were struck in southern Lebanon
- Israel issued evacuation orders for residents in 20 areas of Lebanon
- Israeli Defense Minister stated no withdrawal from occupied areas in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza
- Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized support for Lebanon against isolation