Israel News for 9-24-2024
News Update
The IDF continues to carry out hundreds of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah rockets and munitions in Lebanon. Defense sources say that the IDF has destroyed over half of Hezbollah’s short and medium range missiles, but they still have thousands remaining.
The Israeli offensive, names Operation Northern Arrows, hit 1,300 Hezbollah targets on Monday. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported almost 500 dead and 1,700 injured (no distinction made between terrorists and civilians). A senior IDF official said, “This is just a promo. We have tens of thousands more targets. If Hezbollah continues, so will we.” Hezbollah fired over 200 rockets at northern Israel yesterday, and continues firing today. Several Israeli civilians have been injured.
An IDF strike in Beirut yesterday targeted Ali Karaki, the head of Hezbollah’s southern front and the group’s 3rd highest ranking official. It is unclear whether he was killed or injured in the strike. Hezbollah claims that he was not harmed and is now in a safe location. The IDF conducted another strike in Beirut today. Abu Jawad Harikhi, the head of Hezbollah’s missile system, was reportedly killed in the attack, but it has not been confirmed.
Prime Minister Netanyahu released a video in which he tells the Lebanese people that Israel’s war is not against them but only against Hezbollah. He said, “To protect our people from Hezbollah attacks, we must neutralize this threat. This morning, the IDF warned you to evacuate the danger zone. Please take this warning seriously. Don’t let Hezbollah endanger your lives or the lives of your loved ones. Leave the area now. After our operation is complete, you can return home safely.”
