Israel strikes over 12,000 sites in Hezbollah war summary
Photo: The Israeli army inflicted devastating losses on the Lebanese group Hezbollah (Getty Images)
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a report on its activities against the Hezbollah group over the last 14 months in the context of a ceasefire agreement recently reached with the terrorists, The Times of Israel reports.
According to the military, more than 12,500 Hezbollah targets were struck during the active phase of hostilities, including 1,600 command centers and 1,000 weapon storage facilities.
Fourteen IDF brigades participated in the ground offensive alongside over 100 special operations.
The Israeli army has confidently confirmed the death of 2,500 Hezbollah fighters. However, it clarified that its estimates suggest the actual number is closer to 3,500.
Among the dead were former long-time Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and 13 senior members of the terrorist group’s leadership.
Four division-level commanders, 24 brigade-level commanders, 27 battalion-level commanders, 63 company-level commanders, and 22 platoon-level commanders were also among the deceased.
“The IDF says it has captured some 12,000 explosive devices and drones; 13,000 rockets, launchers, and anti-tank and anti-aircraft missile systems; and 121,000 pieces of communications equipment and computers,” the statement reads.
Israel-Hezbollah peace agreement
Since October of last year, the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which Iran backs, has regularly fired rockets and artillery into Israeli territory. This was seen as an expression of support for Hamas fighters from the Gaza Strip, who invaded Israel on October 7, 2023.
This year, the shelling and fighting escalated. Amid numerous attacks, on October 1, the IDF launched a limited ground operation in southern Lebanon aimed at pushing Hezbollah terrorists away from the border and allowing residents to return to their homes in northern Israel.
In early November, the United States and France, acting as mediators, proposed a ceasefire agreement to the parties involved. The deal calls for the withdrawal of Israeli forces and Hezbollah terrorists from southern Lebanon within 60 days and bans offensive operations by both sides.
The ceasefire took effect on the morning of November 27.
However, within two days of its implementation, the IDF conducted several strikes on southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah accused the Israelis of violating the ceasefire.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF to be prepared for intensive combat if the Islamists violated the agreement.
