Hezbollah's increased aggression towards Israel from Lebanon is seen as a response to the significant damage inflicted on Iran's regime, weapons stockpiles, and military infrastructure by Israel and the US, as stated by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday.
IDF spokesperson Nadav Shoshani revealed that the Tehran-backed Hezbollah launched 200 rockets at Israel on Wednesday night, following severe blows suffered by Iran since the conflict began on February 28. Shoshani noted that Hezbollah's decision to engage in the conflict demonstrates the dire situation faced by the Iranian regime.
The ongoing campaign, known as Operation Epic Fury, has seen US-Israeli strikes targeting over 5,500 locations within Iran, including the destruction of more than 60 ships. Israeli officials claim that around 80% of Iran's air defense systems and two-thirds of its ballistic missile launchers have been neutralized, significantly limiting Tehran's ability to launch large-scale attacks.
The IDF estimates that over 1,900 Iranian soldiers and commanders have been killed during the operation. Hezbollah, aligned with Iran, has launched over 1,000 ballistic drones, missiles, and rockets towards Israel since joining the conflict.
In response to the recent rocket attack from Lebanon, the IDF swiftly identified and targeted many of the launch sites. Shoshani emphasized the successful interception of a significant portion of the rockets, preventing a larger attack on Israel.
Israeli forces are stationed along the northern border to prevent Hezbollah incursions and are prepared for a potential ground invasion. The IDF has conducted strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon and Beirut, as well as targeting members of Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force involved in coordinating attacks against Israel.
Shoshani warned that any Iranian official directing attacks from Lebanon would face retaliation, highlighting the diminishing but still dangerous threat posed by Hezbollah in the region.
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