Operation "Northern Arrows" Continues at Full Force – Israeli Air Force Strikes Hundreds of Targets in Lebanon
During the strikes, the movement of refugees in Lebanon continues, with approximately 5,000 Lebanese residents fleeing to Syria yesterday to escape the bombings
Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit
The Israeli Air Force strikes as part of Operation "Northern Arrows" continued with intensity last night. Sirens were heard in central Israel, including in the Tel Aviv, Netanya, and Sharon areas. The Air Force launched hundreds of strikes and eliminated another senior Hezbollah figure, Ibrahim Qubaisi, the head of the organization's missile and rocket division.
In the early morning hours, a surface-to-surface missile was detected being launched from Lebanon towards central Israel, which was successfully intercepted by the air defense system. Sirens were heard throughout the night in cities like Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, the Gush Dan area, Sharon, and Netanya. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
At the same time, the Air Force destroyed dozens of targets in the Bekaa Valley, a region deep within Lebanese territory. Yesterday, interceptions were also recorded in the Safed and Kiryat Shmona areas, alongside sirens in Atlit and Rosh Pina. Hezbollah claimed to have attacked the Shayetet 13 naval base in Atlit using drones, but no Israeli confirmation of this strike was received.
During the attacks, refugee movement in Lebanon continues, with approximately 5,000 Lebanese residents fleeing to Syria yesterday to escape the bombings.
Security Meeting at the Kirya and a Global Call for a Ceasefire
In the evening, a security meeting was held at the Kirya in Tel Aviv between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, where operational steps and developments in various arenas were reviewed.
Meanwhile, at the UN General Assembly, U.S. President Joe Biden delivered his final speech in the international diplomatic arena. Biden called on the world to remember the events of October 7 and to work towards the release of the hostages. He also urged for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the fighting there, balancing his remarks by stating, "Both the hostages and innocent Gazans are going through hell."
Regarding the conflict in Lebanon, Biden emphasized that the only solution is diplomatic and added that the U.S. is working towards a political resolution on this issue.
