Overview
- Israel’s military reported striking several Hezbollah weapons storage facilities on Thursday in southern Lebanon.
- The IDF said the depots were located “in the heart of the civilian population,” accusing Hezbollah of using human shields.
- Residents in nearby buildings were warned to evacuate before the strikes, according to the military.
- Officials said precision munitions, aerial surveillance and other measures were used to reduce the risk to civilians.
- The report added that Israel has conducted frequent airstrikes as Hezbollah seeks to rebuild, while Israeli officials criticize Beirut’s disarmament efforts under a year-old ceasefire.