{"id":94147,"date":"2026-05-02T11:33:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T11:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/94147\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T11:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T11:33:12","slug":"israeli-military-says-it-carried-out-50-strikes-on-hezbollah-in-southern-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/94147\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli Military Says It Carried Out 50 Strikes on Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p itemprop=\"Subtitle\">Israel&#8217;s military statement details destruction of Hezbollah command centers and infrastructure in southern Lebanon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">ERBIL (Kurdistan24) &#8211; The Israeli army stated on Saturday that it carried out approximately 50 attacks against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon over the preceding 24-hour period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The reported operations represent a continuation of the military\u2019s efforts to degrade the group\u2019s infrastructure and eliminate active threats along the border region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to a formal statement released by the Israeli army, the wave of strikes resulted in the destruction of dozens of military sites.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The military account also indicated that several Hezbollah members were targeted and killed during these engagements, specifically those identified in proximity to the deployment zones of Israeli security forces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The scale and scope of the reported operations highlight a concentrated geographic focus on southern Lebanon, where the Israeli military has maintained a persistent presence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The statement detailed the systematic targeting of various functional tiers within Hezbollah\u2019s military apparatus, ranging from localized tactical positions to higher-level coordination facilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Israeli Military Operations<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Israeli army said that its forces have maintained a high operational tempo as part of a broader strategy to neutralize military assets belonging to Hezbollah.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In its assessment of the past 24 hours, the military noted that the strikes were designed to disrupt the group\u2019s ability to coordinate and execute cross-border actions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to an Israeli army statement, the destruction of approximately 50 positions was achieved through both aerial strikes and ground-based maneuvers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The military revealed that several militants were eliminated during the strikes, asserting that these individuals posed an immediate risk to Israeli units operating in the vicinity of the front lines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Targets Reported in Southern Lebanon<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The military statement provided specific details regarding the nature of the infrastructure targeted during the 24-hour window.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Israeli army revealed that the locations destroyed included command headquarters which were allegedly utilized to organize and direct attacks against Israeli territory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to command centers, the statement said that buildings used for military purposes and various pieces of infrastructure essential for operational planning were leveled.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the Israeli military account, these facilities were instrumental in formulating plans against Israeli forces, and their removal is viewed by the army as a necessary step in reducing the group\u2019s combat effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hezbollah Response Fire<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The statement from the Israeli army also included reports of activity by Hezbollah forces during the same period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was noted that Hezbollah directed a series of artillery shells and rockets toward Israeli military positions stationed within southern Lebanon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the Israeli military, these projectiles did not impact populated centers or military personnel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The statement said that the rockets fell in deserted areas within Lebanese territory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Because the incoming fire was assessed to pose no direct danger to Israeli civilians or strategic assets, no warning sirens were triggered in northern Israel during these specific incidents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stated Israeli Security Objectives<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regarding the future trajectory of the conflict, the Israeli army emphasized that its operations in southern Lebanon remain ongoing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The official stated position of the military is that these actions are necessary to ensure the long-term safety of the country\u2019s northern border.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The army underscored that its primary security objectives involve the removal of all perceived threats to Israeli citizens and the protection of security forces deployed in the region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the statement, the military intends to continue its current operational stance until these objectives are met.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Israel&#8217;s military statement details destruction of Hezbollah command centers and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. 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