And it was Israeli army It was announced on Saturday evening that “dozens” of warplanes were carrying out “extensive raids” against targets. For Hezbollah in South LebanonIn light of a noticeable escalation that raises fears that it could turn into a large-scale war.
“In the last hour we are carrying out extensive raids in the south,” said army spokesman Daniel Hagari. Lebanon After monitoring Hezbollah’s preparations to launch rockets towards Israeli territory,” he said in statements shortly after 8:00 pm (17:00 GMT).
“Dozens of warplanes are attacking terrorist targets and missile platforms,” he added.
Earlier on Saturday, the military confirmed it had hit thousands of rocket launchers and other Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
Cross-border shelling between Hezbollah and the Israeli army has continued since the attack. agitation On October 7th in the South Israelwhich forced tens of thousands of residents on both sides to flee.
“There is a possibility that missiles or other forms of threat will be launched towards the country in the imminent future,” Hagari explained.
In a separate statement on Saturday evening, the army said it had tightened restrictions on gatherings in northern Israel.
The army said that “gatherings will be limited to 30 people in an open space and 300 participants in a closed space. Work will be allowed as long as a safe space remains available, and educational activities will continue as long as safe spaces remain available,” referring to bomb shelters that protect against aerial bombardment.
Israel Hayom also reported that the municipality Nahariya It was decided to close educational institutions in the city on Sunday.
