Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for mortar fire aimed at northern Israel from Lebanon on Sunday. The terrorist organisation stated that it targeted three Israeli military facilities in the Mount Dov region, a contentious area. In response, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) carried out artillery strikes and a drone strike on Hezbollah infrastructure in the region, without disclosing the extent of damage caused, as reported by local news The Times of Israel.
In response to a Hezbollah attack from Lebanon into Israel, IDF Artillery struck targets in the area.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 8, 2023
An IDF UAV also struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Mount Dov.
The IDF has taken preparational measures for this type of possibility. We will continue to…
The projectiles landed in the disputed Mount Dov region along the Lebanon border, which according to military sources was a tent the terror group set up on Israeli territory months ago.
"The IDF has been taking preparational measures for this type of possibility and will continue to operate in all regions and at any time necessary to ensure the safety of the Israeli civilians," the military said in a statement, according to The Times of Israel.
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Additionally, more than 300 people have been killed on the Israeli side due to previous Hamas terror attacks, with 1,864 injured victims, the Times of Israel reported, citing the country's health ministry.
Israeli security authorities are actively searching Hamas terrorists who infiltrated from Gaza and conducted a surprise ground assault on civilians. Some terrorists were captured or killed, while others managed to escape back into Gaza with hostages, including women, children, and senior citizens.
Israel launched 'Operation Swords of Iron,' targeting suspected Hamas hideouts in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel's response will impose a significant cost on the terrorist group.
Meanwhile, Israeli Security Forces neutralised ten terrorists and regained control of the Sderot Police Station, which had been overrun by Hamas terrorists. Amir Cohen, the Border Police commander commended the forces for their courage and determination in restoring security to the citizens. The Sderot Police Station is located on the Israeli-Gaza border.
"We are in a difficult time but now we raise our heads and continue to act with determination and... strength against any threat to provide security to the citizens," Amir Cohen added.
"Full control was achieved and our forces neutralized about 10 armed terrorists in the station," the police added in a statement.
Disturbing videos showed the aftermath of the attack by Palestinian militants in the southern city of Sderot, with bodies on the streets, bullet-riddled cars, and fires.