The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted a series of precision strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, thwarting what Israeli officials described as a large-scale attack. On Sunday, the strikes began at 5 am local time, were part of a military campaign. The strikes aimed at neutralising Hezbollah’s growing threat along northern Israel’s border. IDF released a video showcasing the operation, stating the operation in Lebanon targeted Hezbollah planned to use against protecting Israelis. Over 100 Israeli warplanes participated in the preemptive assault, targeting thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers across southern Lebanon. The strikes were based on what Israeli officials described as “precise intelligence”, indicating that Hezbollah was on the verge of launching a massive missile barrage at northern Israel, as well as drone attacks on key intelligence centres.