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Israel Condemns Hezbollah's 'Largest Offensive,' Prepares to Expand Attacks on Lebanon
Hezbollah's Large-Scale Offensive and Israeli Damage
As the war in West Asia escalates, tensions are rising along Israel's northern front. Israel claims that Iran and Hezbollah collaborated to carry out simultaneous night attacks. The Israeli Defense Ministry stated that this attack involved 200 rockets and 20 drones, and was Hezbollah's 'largest-scale offensive' from Lebanon since the start of the war. Notably, Tel Aviv and Haifa were primary targets, four military bases were hit, and Israeli cities were engulfed in flames for five hours. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted its failure to issue warnings to northern residents.
Israel's Retaliatory Strikes and the Situation in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched retaliatory airstrikes in southern Lebanon to limit Hezbollah's rocket launching capabilities. It also continued attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, along with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, instructed the IDF to prepare for expanding operations within Lebanon, emphasizing the restoration of security in the northern region. Meanwhile, Lebanon claimed that eight people died in Israeli attacks on coastal areas of Beirut, and that the total death toll from Israeli attacks over the past 11 days has reached 687. The Israeli military is engaged in conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-03-12)*
