Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Blows in Pre-emptive Strikes and Retaliatory Attacks

[Social Media]

 

Israel has launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon early Sunday in what it described as pre-emptive strikes against Hezbollah. This move came in response to intelligence indicating that the Lebanese militant group was preparing for "large-scale" attacks on Israeli territory. The Israeli military, which had been on high alert, detected these preparations and swiftly acted to neutralize the perceived threat.

“In a self-defense act to remove these threats, the IDF is striking terror targets in Lebanon, from which Hezbollah was planning to launch their attacks on Israeli civilians.”

Listen to an update from IDF Spokesperson, RAdm. Daniel Hagari, regarding Hezbollah’s plans to attack… pic.twitter.com/fKvbUVSmbT

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 25, 2024

 

Hezbollah launched over 320 rockets & drones at Israel, responding to the killing of terrorist Fuad Shukr

But before the strike, the IDF preemptively hit thousands of rocket launchers in Lebanon

Here is everything you need to know, including the latest safety instructions: pic.twitter.com/FyHik3aeIz

— i24NEWS English (@i24NEWS_EN) August 25, 2024

The strikes from Israel were met with immediate and intense retaliation from Hezbollah. The group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching hundreds of rockets and drones deep into Israeli territory. According to a statement from Hezbollah, this assault was an act of vengeance for the killing of one of its top commanders, Fouad Shukur, last month in a strike that took place in the southern suburbs of Beirut. "We are targeting a qualitative Israeli military target that will be announced later," Hezbollah declared, adding that the attack also aimed at various "enemy sites, barracks, and Iron Dome platforms."

 

In response to the escalating situation, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency, beginning at 6 a.m. local time on Sunday. This announcement came as the Israeli military continued to carry out what it termed pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office confirmed that both the prime minister and the defense minister were in a Security Cabinet meeting to assess and manage the crisis.

 

The situation drew international attention, with the United States expressing its unwavering support for Israel. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart, reaffirming Washington's commitment to Israel's defense. A Pentagon readout of the call stated that "Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s defense against any attacks by Iran and its regional partners and proxies."

 

As Israel continued its heavy strikes in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah escalated its attacks, declaring that it had launched a significant assault on Israel using a "large number of drones." This was described as an initial response to the killing of their top commander, Fouad Shukur. Hezbollah claimed that the attack was part of a broader plan, targeting specific Israeli military sites and assets, the details of which were promised to be revealed later.

 

The situation on the ground remained tense as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) continued to strike targets in southern Lebanon. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari stated, "We have identified extensive preparation by Hezbollah to fire towards Israel, which was intended to be aimed at our citizens." He emphasized that the IDF's operations were focused on "removing threats against the Israeli home front" and that "dozens of military jets are currently striking targets in various locations in southern Lebanon." Hagari further added, "We are continuing to remove threats and to intensively strike against the Hezbollah terrorist organization."

 

In the wake of these developments, Hezbollah reported that it had fired more than 320 rockets towards Israel on Sunday morning alone. The group claimed that the targets of this barrage included 11 military sites in northern Israel, using hundreds of Katyusha rockets. Hezbollah stated that this was only the "first phase" of its operation against Israel, describing it as the "phase of targeting Israeli barracks and sites." The group indicated that further details of their operations would be released later.

 

The exchange of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to expand into a broader regional conflict. The situation remains fluid, with both sides showing no signs of de-escalation. The international community watches with concern, as efforts to forge a ceasefire in Gaza could be jeopardized by this new front in the north. As the violence continues, the possibility of a wider war looms, potentially drawing in other regional powers and complicating an already volatile situation in the Middle East.

 

Credit: BBC 2024-08-25

 

 

 

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[thaibeachlovers]

13 hours ago, Social Media said:

“In a self-defense act to remove these threats, the IDF is striking terror targets in Lebanon, from which Hezbollah was planning to launch their attacks on Israeli civilians.”

LOL. Didn't do too well then. Hezbollah still sending hundreds of missiles and drones, which are overwhelming Iron Dome.

 

I'm sure they are blowing up lots of houses though, as usual.

 

US taxpayer funded bombs for Lebanon, but the US keeps bleating on about not escalating the conflict. Does anyone think they are serious about that?

[Nick Carter icp]

On 8/26/2024 at 2:10 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

LOL. Didn't do too well then. Hezbollah still sending hundreds of missiles and drones, which are overwhelming Iron Dome.

 

 

   Three weeks later and the Hezbollah missile factory has been destroyed and 3000 Hezbollah members  have been blown up and an Iranian  funder has been injured .

   Its going quite well now 

[sammieuk1]

Good smash the living daylights out of them, turbans firing rockets need to be educated not pandered to 🤔

[johng]

7 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

turbans firing rockets need to be educated

I remember watching a satellite feed from the first Iraq war

(when it was still analogue and unencrypted) very famous CNN reporter embedded with the troops  laughing and joking about blowing up the "ragheads"   just before going live   kinda changed my opinion about whether or not the reports from them were biased or not after that !

[Yagoda]

15 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Good smash the living daylights out of them, turbans firing rockets need to be educated not pandered to 🤔

They just took out one of The leaders, Wanted by the US with a 15 million price tag on his head for the Beirut barracks. Thanks for doing our light work Benny go kill some more.

[Rotweiler]

Lebensraum part 2.

[Nick Carter icp]

On 9/21/2024 at 6:16 AM, Yagoda said:

They just took out one of The leaders, Wanted by the US with a 15 million price tag on his head for the Beirut barracks. Thanks for doing our light work Benny go kill some more.

 

   Will Benjamin  Netanyahu be able to claim the money himself ?

  

[Yagoda]

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Will Benjamin  Netanyahu be able to claim the money himself ?

  

Good question. Throw a party for the IDF maybe.

 

Meanwhile, the head Hezbollah terrorist just got blown to pieces by the Israelis.

 

And the houthis launched towards our ships and we do nothing..

 

 

[Nick Carter icp]

6 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Good question. Throw a party for the IDF maybe.

 

 

 

   He should use the money to buy them some more pagers , after all he did break their old pagers 

[Yagoda]

Vowing revenge? They are all dead man walking.

 

I hear the Ayatolla has been moved to a secure bunker. Hes next

 

https://nypost.com/2024/09/28/world-news/hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-killed-by-idf-airstrike-in-beirut/

[Nick Carter icp]

 

    

[Patong2021]

Nasrallah was refusing to discuss a truce with Israel and  refused to not link his position to that of Hamas.

It looks like Israel cut the strings of Iran's puppets.  If Lebanon was smart, it would use the opportunity to rid itself of Hezbollah, the state within the state,  foreign presence controlled by Iran that has a military better equipped and funded than the Lebanese military. It is Hezbollah that will not allow Lebanon to negotiate a peace treaty with Israel. Syria still dreams of the day when it will absorb Lebanon.

[Patong2021]

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

    

 

I give it a few weeks until all positions are filled with more evil Iranian puppets.

[Nick Carter icp]

30 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

I give it a few weeks until all positions are filled with more evil Iranian puppets.

 

   Other Lebanese factions are likely to take over from Hezbollah to fill the void

[NativeBob]

Things are getting nasty. Nasralla was like a father for Lebanon just like Homenei is for other country. IDF at the point of no return - either eliminate them all or 

[Nick Carter icp]

Your call Biden/USA 

You guys supporting Israel or Iran ?

 

 

Israel asks U.S. to deter Iran after Hezbollah leader assassination

 

Israel asked the U.S. to take steps to deter Iran from attacking Israel in response to the Israeli airstrike in Beirut that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and a top Iranian general, two Israeli and U.S. officials tell Axios.

 

https://www.axios.com/2024/09/28/iran-attack-israel-nasrallah-killing

 

[thaibeachlovers]

3 hours ago, NativeBob said:

Things are getting nasty. Nasralla was like a father for Lebanon just like Homenei is for other country. IDF at the point of no return - either eliminate them all or 

They can't eliminate all the Shia on the planet, and every day they recruit more for Hezbollah and Hamas, seeking revenge on all israelis.

 

Karma is coming sooner or later, perhaps even years away, and it won't be pleasant.

[Yagoda]

You go boys. Keep killing the scumbags that have killed Americans. I bet the mullahs are sitting in their bunkers quaking in fear. I love it.

[Danderman123]

A question:

 

What is the benefit to the Shia people of Lebanon in attacking Israel?

 

Why are they obligated to die for the cause while people in Egypt and Jordan can go about their lives?

[Danderman123]

6 hours ago, NativeBob said:

Things are getting nasty. Nasralla was like a father for Lebanon just like Homenei is for other country. IDF at the point of no return - either eliminate them all or 

In some cultures, once a leader is killed, he loses his "charm", and is perceived as a failure.

[Bkk Brian]

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

They can't eliminate all the Shia on the planet, and every day they recruit more for Hezbollah and Hamas, seeking revenge on all israelis.

 

Karma is coming sooner or later, perhaps even years away, and it won't be pleasant.

You are so disappointed that Israel has decapitated a major player in the axis of evil that you even start to make things up about Israel wanting to eliminate all Shia on the planet. Don't worry thaibeachlovers, Hezbollah's coffee lady and team of cleaners have already signed up to replace them. 

 

You're talking about Karma, better look your own way first. 

[Bkk Brian]

7 hours ago, NativeBob said:

Things are getting nasty. Nasralla was like a father for Lebanon just like Homenei is for other country. IDF at the point of no return - either eliminate them all or 

You've been watching too much RT again. Nasralla was never a father figure for Lebanon, an Iran-backed militia/terrorist head yes.

[thaibeachlovers]

30 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

A question:

 

What is the benefit to the Shia people of Lebanon in attacking Israel?

 

Why are they obligated to die for the cause while people in Egypt and Jordan can go about their lives?

What is the benefit to the US of aiding the israelis to attack the Palestinians on their own land?

 

The Shias of Lebanon are supporting their brothers in Palestine. Despite Biden and co wanting to keep it to just israel bombing the <deleted> out of Palestinians, it doesn't work like that in the real world.

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

35 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

In some cultures, once a leader is killed, he loses his "charm", and is perceived as a failure.

Different culture.

[Bkk Brian]

Topic on the killing of Hassan Nasrallah 

 

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Reportedly Killed in Beirut Airstrikes

https://aseannow.com/topic/1339316-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-reportedly-killed-in-beirut-airstrikes/

 

[Danderman123]

7 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

What is the benefit to the US of aiding the israelis to attack the Palestinians on their own land?

 

The Shias of Lebanon are supporting their brothers in Palestine. Despite Biden and co wanting to keep it to just israel bombing the <deleted> out of Palestinians, it doesn't work like that in the real world.

 

 

You really believe that the Palestinians are benefitting from Hezbollah launching a few bombs at Israel?  And you believe that this benefit outweighs the misery caused by the Israeli response?

[Patong2021]

12 hours ago, NativeBob said:

Things are getting nasty. Nasralla was like a father for Lebanon just like Homenei is for other country. IDF at the point of no return - either eliminate them all or 

 

No he was not. He was a shia muslim leader. Most of the population have no loyalty to Hezbollah, nor its Syrian and Iranian masters. For reference sake, the lebanese demographics are approximately; Christian -32%, 4% Druze, 32% Sunni, 31% Shia, 1% other.   

Hezbollah dominates because Iran has armed it and provides its guidance. It is loyal to Iran, not Lebanon.

 

[thaibeachlovers]

20 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

You really believe that the Palestinians are benefitting from Hezbollah launching a few bombs at Israel?  And you believe that this benefit outweighs the misery caused by the Israeli response?

The Palestinians are currently being killed by the israelis without any possibility of defending themselves from the bombs. I doubt they could be any more miserable. I also doubt it would be any different if Hezbollah was not firing lots of missiles into israel. At the least, it diverts troops from destroying Gaza.

[Danderman123]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

The Palestinians are currently being killed by the israelis without any possibility of defending themselves from the bombs. I doubt they could be any more miserable. I also doubt it would be any different if Hezbollah was not firing lots of missiles into israel. At the least, it diverts troops from destroying Gaza.

If not for these futile attacks on Israel, the world would be focused on the Palestinian occupation.