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Israel Strikes Areas in Lebanon

Published January 9, 2026, 16:24

The Israeli army announced that it carried out strikes against Hezbollah in various areas of Lebanon, in response to Hezbollah attacks on Israeli territory. The strikes targeted Hezbollah's weapons depots, weapons production facilities, and military structures. The army accused Hezbollah of violating agreements between Israel and Lebanon. Lebanon, for its part, is under pressure from the United States to disarm Hezbollah. The Lebanese army stated that it has achieved the goals of the first phase of the plan to disarm Hezbollah in the border area with Israel, but Israel considers this step insufficient. The situation in the region remains tense, with Ayatollah Khamenei stating that the Islamic Republic will not back down. The escalation of clashes between Israel and Hezbollah raises concerns about the security of the region.