The Israeli military reported that around 100 of its fighter jets “struck and destroyed thousands of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels, which were positioned for immediate firing toward northern and central Israel.”
According to the military, “over 40 launch areas in Lebanon were targeted during these strikes.”
Hezbollah has not yet responded to these claims.
Lebanese state media, NNA, reported that one person was killed in the strikes, and there was significant damage to crops and infrastructure. NNA described the Israeli strikes early Sunday as “the most violent since the war began,” noting that “from 4 am onward, the intense airstrikes continued to hit southern towns without pause.”
The areas hit included Qabrikha, Tulin, Wadi Saluki, Houla, Aadichit Al Qusayr, Deir Mimas, Talloussa, and Bani Haiyyan, according to NNA.
Earlier, NNA also reported that “enemy warplanes” struck the outskirts of Zibqin, Tayr Harfa, and Chama, causing extensive damage to crops and local infrastructure, particularly to water and electricity networks.
Additionally, Israeli warplanes and reconnaissance aircraft were reported to have flown over the villages of Tyre and Bint Jbeil during the early morning hours.