Israeli forces respond to Hezbollah attack with drone strike in southern Lebanon

Updated On: 11 October, 2023 07:36 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) conducted a drone strike against a Hezbollah post in southern Lebanon in retaliation for an anti-tank guided missile attack on an army post at the border. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack. Pics/AFP & AP

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Along with the drone strike, the IDF launched artillery strikes on the source of the missile fire, in response to the aggression.

<p>There was a suspected infiltration attempt near the border town of Rosh HaNikra, highlighting heightened tensions and security concerns along the border.</p>

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There was a suspected infiltration attempt near the border town of Rosh HaNikra, highlighting heightened tensions and security concerns along the border.

<p>A senior IDF officer and two soldiers were killed during a firefight with terrorists who infiltrated Israeli territory from southern Lebanon. This incident underscores the gravity of the situation.</p>

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A senior IDF officer and two soldiers were killed during a firefight with terrorists who infiltrated Israeli territory from southern Lebanon. This incident underscores the gravity of the situation.

<p>An anti-tank missile was fired from Lebanon towards a military post near the community of Arab Al-Aramshe, emphasizing the threat posed by such missile attacks.</p>

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An anti-tank missile was fired from Lebanon towards a military post near the community of Arab Al-Aramshe, emphasizing the threat posed by such missile attacks.

<p>The IDF targetted the Islamic University of Gaza, a significant centre of political and military power for Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack aimed to disrupt Hamas`s activities and weapons production.</p>

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The IDF targetted the Islamic University of Gaza, a significant centre of political and military power for Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack aimed to disrupt Hamas`s activities and weapons production.

<p>The IDF reported significant casualties among Israeli citizens, including deaths and injuries caused by Hamas strikes. The war is ongoing, with a substantial military presence on the Gaza border to degrade Hamas`s military capabilities.</p>

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The IDF reported significant casualties among Israeli citizens, including deaths and injuries caused by Hamas strikes. The war is ongoing, with a substantial military presence on the Gaza border to degrade Hamas`s military capabilities.

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