Israel launches attacks on Lebanon, warns of Hezbollah response - Al Jazeera English

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Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport has suspended operations, delaying incoming flights after the military launched a series of strikes towards Lebanon.

The Israeli forces say they've launched pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah positions after accusing the armed group of preparing to launch an extensive attack.

There's been concern in recent weeks that Hezbollah, along with Iran, were planning to retaliate after the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut.

Israeli Army Radio and The Times of Israel are reporting that residents of northern Israel have been warned to take cover as air raid sirens blared in the Western Galilee, Acre, Kiryat Shmona and other areas.

Israeli Army spokesman Daniel Hagari, said Israel is acting in self-defense from Hezbollah.

Hezbollah says it began the attack on Israel with large number of drones in response for its top military commander Fuad Shukr's assassination in Beirut last month.

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr is monitoring the latest developments from Beirut. - Aired on 08/25/2024.