Hezbollah is entering a “new and advanced phase of confrontation” with Israel, the Lebanese news agency Nour News, affiliated with the terrorist group, announced Friday. The escalation became evident overnight, particularly after a drone strike targeting the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea on Saturday morning.
Hezbollah, which reportedly has more than 1,000 drones left in its arsenal, including explosive-laden ones, has ramped up the use of these aircraft, launching coordinated strikes on multiple Israeli targets—mainly military and government sites. Over the past 24 hours, there has been a noticeable decrease in rocket and missile attacks, with fewer and less accurate strikes hitting Israeli territory.
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Source: Ynet News
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