Israeli military orders Lebanese to ‘transfer away’ from Hezbollah websites; dozens of Israeli airstrikes in south and east Lebanon

Smoke rises over southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Tyre, southern Lebanon, September 23, 2024. | Photograph credit score: Reuters

The Israeli navy on Monday ordered folks in Lebanon to keep away from Hezbollah targets and vowed to hold out extra “intensive and exact” strikes in opposition to the Iran-backed group.

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“We advise civilians in Lebanese villages situated in and close to buildings and areas utilized by Hezbollah for navy functions, reminiscent of these used to retailer weapons, to right away take away themselves from hazard for their very own security,” navy spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari informed a information convention, in a uncommon attraction by the Israeli navy to the folks of Lebanon.

“The IDF will perform extra intensive and exact strikes in opposition to terrorist targets which are extensively distributed all through Lebanon,” Hagar stated.

Mr Hagari stated the military had launched new assaults on Hezbollah websites since Monday morning (23 September 2024).

“Strikes will proceed for the foreseeable future,” he stated.

Dozens of Israeli airstrikes hit southern and japanese Lebanon on Monday (23 September 2024), official media reported.

Lebanon’s official Nationwide Information Company stated “enemy warplanes launched… greater than 80 airstrikes in half an hour,” focusing on areas in southern Lebanon, whereas there have been “intense assaults within the Bekaa Valley space” in japanese Lebanon.