IDF intercepts incoming drones over Atlit from Lebanon

The IDF said it had struck and destroyed dozens of military infrastructure in which were stored. In addition, it targeted numerous launchers which had been directed at Israeli territory. 

 IAF jets strike weapons depot in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, August 19, 2024. (photo credit: screenshot via X/ section 27a copyright act)
IAF jets strike weapons depot in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, August 19, 2024.
(photo credit: screenshot via X/ section 27a copyright act)

Two of the three drones that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon were intercepted by the IDF, the military said On Tuesday.

As a result of a hit in the area, a fire broke out, which was subsequently extinguished, the IDF said, adding that minor damage had been caused and no injuries had been reported. 

Earlier, drone intrusion alerts sounded in the Carmel area in northern Israel, starting at 7:39 p.m. local time. 

The IDF also said that Israel Air Force jets struck dozens of Hezbollah terror targets in the Beqaa Valley deep in Lebanon, in addition to various southern Lebanese localities, the military said on Tuesday night, adding that the attacks were still ongoing. 

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets

The military said it had struck and destroyed dozens of military infrastructure in which weapons were stored. In addition, it targeted numerous rocket launchers, which were pointed at Israeli territory. 

Furthermore, the military said its jets were striking weapons storage facilities in the Bint Jbail area from which Hezbollah terrorists had fired rockets at the Safed and Rosh Pina areas earlier in the day. 

 IDF carries out strikes on southern Lebanon, 23 Sept 2024 (credit: SCREENSHOT/X)
IDF carries out strikes on southern Lebanon, 23 Sept 2024 (credit: SCREENSHOT/X)

Earlier on Tuesday, the IDF said it was carrying out extensive strikes on terror targets in Lebanon.

This is a developing story.